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IS 5120 (1977): Technical requirements for rotodynamic

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"13.1 Sampling The method of sampling and criteria for conformity for
acceptance of lot offered for inspection shall be in accordance with IS 10572 :
1983 'Method of sampling pumps'."
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[Page 44, clause 17.6, (see also Amendnent No. 1)] -
Substitute the following for the existing:
' I 7 . 6 Casing - C a s i n g s h a l l b e o f r o b u s t c o n s t r u c t i o n
and t e s t e d t o w i t h s t a n d a h y d r o s t a t i c t e s t p r e s s u r e o f
1.5 times t h e maximum discharge p r e s s u r e experienced
b y t h e pump c a s i n g o r d i f f u s e r b o w l . A l l o t h e r
c o m p o n e n t s u n d e r p r e s s u r e namely, c o l u m n p i p e , d i s -
c h a r g e e l b o w s h a l l a l s o b e t e s t e d a t same p r e s s u r e .
NOTE 1 - The maximum p r e s s u r e e x p e r i e n c e d by

c a s i n g o r d i f f u s e r bowl i s t h e s u n t o t a l o f maximum
i n l e t p r e s s u r e and m a x i m u m d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e
g e n e r a t e d by pump. The maximum p r e s s u r e of a pump
w i t h m a x i m u m i n l e t s u c t i o n p r e s s u r e o f 0 . 5 kg/cm 2
and developing maximum h e a d of 4.0 kg/cm 2 , t h e maximum
pressure experienced by casing w i l l be 4.0 + 0.5 =
4 . 5 kg/cm 2 . Hence t h e h y d r o s t a t i c t e s t p r e s s u r e
should be equal to 1.5 4.5 = 6.75 kg/cm2.
NOTE 2 = I n c a s e o f s u c t i o n l i f t , t h e t e s t s h a l l
be conducted based on maximum t o t a l head developed
by pump.'
(EDC 3 5 )
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IS : 5120 - 1977 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTODYNAMIC
(First Revigion)
Corrigendum
( Pige 4 1 , clause 13.10.4, formula ) Substitute
(EDC 3 5 )
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Sixth Reprint FEBRUARY 2005 IS 5 1 2 0 : 1 9 7 7
UDC 621.67 (incorporating Amendment No. 1 and Including Amendment No. 2, 3, 4 and 5) (Reaffirmed 2011)
Indian Standard
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTODYNAMIC
(First Revision)
1. S c o p e Covers the technical requirements for rotodynamic p u m p s (such as centrifugal, axial flow,
mixed flow, t u r b o p u m p s , etc), for handling various types of liquids other than clear, cold, fresh water.
2. Standard Units
Pumps Sectional Committee, EDC 35; Special Purpose Pumps Subcommittee, EDC 35: 5 [Ref : Doc : EDC 35 (2809)]
2.1 Volume The standard units for volume shall be:
a) litre, and
b) cubic metre
2 . 2 Rote of Flow The standard units for expressing rate of flow shall be:
a) litres per minute,

b) litres per second, and
c) cubic metres per hour.
2 . 3 Head The standard unit for expressing head shall be the metre. Thus:
head m metres of liquid column
= pressure in kgt/cm 2
2 . 4 Dynamic Viscosity The standard unit for expressing dynamic viscosity shall be the centipoise ( c P ) .
2.5 Kinematic Viscosity The standard unit for expressing kinematic viscosity shall be the centistoka
(cSt).
N o t e For i n t e r c o n v e r s i o n of v a r i o u s units to o n e a n o t h e r , see A p p e n d i x A.
3. Terminology
3.1 For t h e purpose of this standard, the following symbols and definitions shall apply (see Fig. 1).
hv = Velocity head in metres.

V- = Average velocity in pipe at the cross section of measurement in m / s .
Va = Average velocity in the suction pipe at the cross section of measurement m m / s .
g = Acceleration d u e to gravity in m/s 2 .
hs = Difference in elevation between t h e p u m p datum and the liquid level in the suction vessel
w h e n the p u m p is running, stated in metres
If the liquid level in t h e suction vessel is above the p u m p datum, h, is to b e t a k e n as positive,
and if t h e liquid m the suction vessel is below the datum, h s is to be taken as negative.
Pa = Pressure head in closed suction vessel in metres.
hss = Static suction head m metres ( ) .
= Static suction lift in metres ( ) .
h fs = Friction and entrance losses m suction pipe line m metres.
h gs = Reading of a g a u g e on t h e suction side in metres.
If the value of h gs is above atmospheric pressure head, plus ( ) sign applies.
If the value of h gs is below atmospheric pressure head, minus () sign applies.
zs = Vertical distance between the liquid level in t h e g a u g e on suction side and t h e p u m p d a t u m
in metres.
If the liquid level in t h e g a u g e is above the pump datum, plus (+) sign applies.
If the liquid level in t h e g a u g e is below the p u m p datum, minus () sign applies.
Adopted 28 January 1977 February 1981, BIS Gr 14
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAK, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
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h3 = Total suction head in metres (+)
= Total suction lift in metres ( ) .
V??? = Average velocity in delivery pipe at the cross section of measurement in m / s
h??? = Difference in elevation between t h e pump datum and the highest point of delivery in metres.
P??? = P r e s s u r e h e a d m c l o s s d d i s c h a r g e v e s s e l in m e t r e s
h??? = S t a t i c delivery h e a d in m e t r e s
h??? = Friction a n d exit l o s s e s in t h e delivery p i p e line in m e t r e s
hgd = R e a d i n g of a p r e s s u r e g a u g e on delivery s i d e in m e t r e s
z??? = Vertical d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e liquid level i n p r e s s u r e g a u g e o n delivery s i d e a n d t h e p u m p
datum in metres
If t h e liquid level in t h e g a u g e is a b o v e t h e p u m p d a t u m , p l u s ( ) sign a p p l i e s
I f t h e liquid level i n t h e g a u g e i s b e l o w t h e p u m p d a t u m , m i n u s ( ) sign a p p l i e s .
hd = Total delivery head in metres
H = Total head m metres.
NPSH = Net positive suction head in metres
NPSHa = Available net positive suction head in metres
h??? = Atmospheric pressure head in metres, absolute
h a = Total suction head in metres, absolute
h??? = Vapour pressure head of pumped liquid at pumping temperature at the suction nozzle in
metres, absolute
NPSH??? = Required net positive suction head in metres
The pump datum is defined as follows'
a) For horizontal units, it shall be t h e pump horizontal centre line (see Fig 2)
b) For vertical single suction pumps, it shall be the entrance eye of t h e first stage impeller
(see Fig. 2 ) .
c) For vertical double suction pumps, it shall be the impeller discharge horizontal centre
line (see Fig 2)
3 . 2 Velocity Head (h v ) This is the kinetic energy per unit weight of liquid handled at a given section and
is expressed by the formula:
3.3 Static Suction Head (h ss ) When the liquid level m an open vessel is above t h e pump datum, static
suction head is the difference in elevaticn between t h e p u m p datum and the liquid level in the suction
vessel
When the pump draws liquid from a closed suction vessel, the pressure a c t i n g on the liquid level in
the vessel, if above the atmospheric pressure, is to be added to h s and if it is below the atmospheric pressure.
It is to be deducted from h s in order to arrive at the static suction head Thus,
hss = hs P???
3.4 Total Suction Head (h) Suction head exists when the total suction head is above atmospheric
pressure head. This is equal to the static suction head minus the friction and entrance losses in suction
pipe line Total suction head as determined on test bed is the reading of a suction gauge at the suction
nozzle of the p u m p corrected to pump datum plus velocity head at the pointof measurement. T h u s
hs = hss hfs
= hgs Zs +
If the value of h s is negative, that is, the total suction head is below atmosphenc pressure head, then
total suction lift exists
3.5 Static Delivery Head ( h s a ) When the p u m p discharges into ar open vessel, the static delivery head
is the difference in elevation between the pump datum and the highest point of delivery
When the pump discharges into a closed vessel, t h e pressure acting on the liquid level in the vessel,
if above the atmospheric pressure, is to be added to h d and if it is below the a t m o s p h e nc pressure, it is to
be deducted from h d in order to arrive at the static delivery head Thus,
hsd = hd Pd
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FIG. 2 P U M P DATU M
3.6 Total Delivery Head (h d ) This is the sum total of t h e static delivery head and t h e friction and e x i s t
losses in t h e delivery pipe line.
The total delivery head, as measured on t h e test bed is t h e reading of the pressure g a u g e at the dis-
charge of the pump corrected to pump datum plus the velocity head at the point of measurement Thus,
hd = hsd - hfd
= hgd + Zd
3.7 Total H e a d (H) This is the measure of the energy increase per unit mass of liquid imparted to it by
t h e p u m p and is, therefore, the algebraic difference of t h e total delivery head and t h e total suction head
Thus,
H = h d= h s
= (hsd + hfd) = ( : hss hfs)
= (hgd Zd + ) ( hgs + Zs )
3.8 Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) This is the total suction head of liquid in metres, absolute, deter-
mined at the p u m p suction nozzle and corrected to p u m p datum less the vapour pressure head of t h e liquid
at pumping temperature, at the suction nozzle in metres absolute.
Available NPSH, (NPSH a ) is a characteristic of the system in which the p u m p works. Thus,
NPSHa = hsa hvpa

= (ha hs) hvpa
The required NPSH, (NPSH r ) is a function of the p u m p design Thus,
N P S H r = hsa hvpa
= (ha hga Zs + ) hvpa
N P S H r shall be at least equal to or greater than NPSHr.
3 . 9 Specific Speed
3.9.1 Specific speed is a term used for classifying p u m p s on the basis of their performance and dimensional
proportions regardless of their actual size or t h e speed at which they operate. It is t h e speed expressed in
revolutions per minute of an imaginary p u m p geometrically similar in every respect to t h e actual p u m p
consideration and capable of raising 75 kg of water per second to a height of o n e metre.
3.9.2 Mathematically, specific speed is given by
ng =
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where
n g t h e specific speed m revolutions per minute,
n = the speed in revolutions per minute,
Q = the discharge in cubicmetres persecondofa single suction impeller, and
H = the total head per stage in metres.
Ifthe discharge is expressed inlitres perminute,t h eexpression forspecificspeed is written as:
3 . 1 0 Driver Input (IP) The power input to the prime mover expressed in kilowatts.
3.11 Pump Input (BP) The power applied at pump shaft expressed in kilowatts.
3 . 1 2 Pump Output (LP) The liquid power delivered by t h e p u m p expressed in kilowatts.
3 . 1 3 Pump Efficiency (p) The ratio of the p u m p output to t h e p u m p input. Thus,
p percent = / 1 0 0
3 . 1 4 OveraifEfficiency(O) The ratio of the pump output to the driver input. Thus,
o percent = ??? 100
4 . N o m e n c l a t u r e
4 . 0 The n a m e s of t h e parts commonly used with rotodynamic p u m p s for special purposes are given in
Tables 1 to 6.
4.1 Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps Table 1 lists t h e names of parts commonly used in connection with
horizontal centrifugal p u m p s for special purposes (see Fig. 3 to 6).
TABLE 1 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL P U M P S

(Clauses 4 0 and 4.1, and Fig. 3 to 6)
P a r t N a m e o f P a r t B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n a n d F u n c t i o n o f P a r t s
N o .
1. Air v e n t A valve for r e m o v i n g air d u r i n g priming o p e r a t i o n .

2 . B a l a n c i n g disc or d r u m T h e r o t a t i ng m e m b e r of a hydraulic b a l a n c i n g d e v i c e .
3 . B a l a n c i n g ring T h e s t a t i o n a r y m e m b e r of a hydraulic b a l a n c i n g d e v i c e .
4 . B e a r i n g s , ball a n d roller Rolling b e a r i n g s .
5 . Bearing c o v e r A p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r for t h e b e a r i n g s .
6 . B e a r i n g , driving e n d T h e b e a r i n g n e a r e s t t o t h e c o u p l i n g o r pulley.
7 . Bearing h o u s i n g A n o v e r h u n g c a s t i n g a c c o m m o d a t i n g t h e b e a r i n g s .
8. B e a n n g , n o n d r i v i n g e n d T h e b e a n n g farthest from t h e c o u p l i n g o r pulley.
9. Bearing p e d e s t a l A c a s t i n g , w i t h s u p p o r t i n g feet, a c c o m m o d a t i n g t h e b e a r i n g o r b e a r i n g s .
I n t h e c a s e o f horizontally split c a s i n g p u m p s , t h e c a s i n g i n c l u d e s b o t h t h e l o w e r
a n d t h e u p p e r h a l v e s .
1 0 . C a s i n g I n t h e c a s e o f m u l t i s t a g e p u m p s , t h e c a s i n g i n c l u d e s s u c t i o n c a s i n g , delivery c a s i n g
a n d t h e c a s i n g for t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s t a g e s o f t h e p u m p .
I n t h e c a s e o f e n d s u c t i o n p u m p , t h e p o r t i o n o f t h e p u m p w h i c h h o u s e s t h e impeller
a n d i n c l u d e s t h e v o l u t e .
1 1 . C a s i n g , delivery I n t h e c a s e o f m u l t i s t a g e p u m p s , t h e c a s i n g w h i c h i s c o n n e c t e d t o t h e delivery p i p i n g .
1 2 . C a s i n g , l o w e r half T h e l o w e r or s u p p o r t i n g half of t h e c a s i n g of a horizontally split c a s i n g p u m p .
1 3 . C a s i n g , s u c t i o n I n t h e c a s e o f m u l t i s t a g e p u m p s , t h e c a s i n g w h i c h i s c o n n e c t e d t o t h e s u c t i o n p i p i n g .
1 4 . C a s i n g , u p p e r Half T h e u p p e r or r e m o v a b l e half of t h e c a s i n g of a horizontally split c a s i n g p u m p .
1 5 . Casingring A s t a t i o n a r y r e p l a c e a b l e ring to p r o t e c t t h e c a s i n g at a r u n n i n g fit w i t h t h e impeller
ring or t h e impeller.
1 6 . C o m p a n i o n f l a n g e s F l a n g e s u s e d t o c o n n e c t t h e p u m p t o t h e p i p i n g .
1 7 . C o u p l i n g bolts Bolts p r o v i d e d with r u b b e r b u s h e s or a n y o t h e r flexible material for t r a n s m i t t i n g
p o w e r from t h e driver t o t h e p u m p .
N o t e I n m a n y d e s i g n s p o w e r i s t r a n s m i t t e d i n o t h e r w a y s .
1 8 . C o u p l i n g , flexible A d e v i c e flexibly c o n n e c t i n g t h e p u m p s h a f t a n d t h e m o t o r shaft for p o w e r
t r a n s m i s s i o n .
19. C o u p l i n g , p r i m e m o v e r half T h e half of t h e flexible c o u p l i n g w h i c h is fitted on t h e p r i m e m o v e r s h a f t .
20. C o u p l i n g , p u m p half T h e half o f t h e flexible c o u p l i n g w h i c h i s fitted o n t h e p u m p s h a f t .
21. Deflector, liquid A d e v i c e to p r o t e c t b e a r i n g s by slinging off stuffing b o x l e a k a g e .
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FIG. 3 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF END SUCTION PUMP PARTS
FIG. 4 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF DOUBLE SUCTION PUMP PARTS
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FIG. 5 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF MULTISTAGE PUMP PARTS
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FIG 6 MONOSET PUMP PARTS
TABLE 1 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Contd
Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n and F u n c t i o n of Parts

No.
22. Diffuser A c o m p o n e n t a d j a c e n t t o t h e impeller d i s c h a r g e w h i c h h a s multipl e p a s s a g e s o f

increasing area for c o n v e r t i n g velocity h e a d in to p r e s s u r e h e a d .
23. Gasket A j o i n t i ng to provide l e a k a g e - p r o o f joint.
24. Gland A follower w h i c h c o m p r e s s e s p a c k i ng in a stuffing b o x .
26. Grease cup A r e c e p t a c l e for c o n t a i n i n g a n d s u p p l y i n g g r e a s e .
26. G r e a s e nipple A n o n - r e t u r n valve t h r o u g h w h i c h g r e a s e i s p u m p e d t o t h e b e a r i n g s .
27. Impeller A rotating e l e m e n t p r o d u c i n g h e a d .
28. Impeller, e n c l o s e d A n impeller h a v i n g s h r o u d s ( w a l l s ) o n b o t h s i d e s .
29. Impeller, o p e n A n impeller w i t h o u t a n y s h r o u d .
30. Impeller, s e m i - o p e n An impeller w i t h a single s h r o u d .
31. Impeller h u b s l e e v e A r e p l a c e a b l e , cylindrical w e a r i n g part m o u n t e d o n t h e e x t e n d e d p u m p impeller h u b .
32. Impeller key A parallel s i d e d p i e c e u s e d t o p r e v e n t t h e impeller from r o t a t i n g relative t o t h e shaft.
33. Impeller n u t A t h r e a d e d p i e c e u s e d t o s e c u r e t h e impeller o n t h e shaft usually p r o v i d e d c o m p l e t e
With locking d e v i c e .
34 Impeller ring A r e p l a c e a b l e ring fitted on t h e impeller s h r o u d h u b w h e r e it r o t a t e s in t h e c a s i n g or
c a s i n g ring ( s e e Fig. 1 9 ) .
35 Interstage bushing A r e p l a c e a b l e b u s h i n g fitted into t h e s t a g e p i e c e t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e shaft or s h a f t
sleeve rotates
36. Interstage crossover A specially d e s i g n e d p i e c e that carries t h e flow from o n e s t a g e to a n o t h e r in a m u l t i -
stage pump.
37. Interstage diaphragm A r e m o v a b l e s t a t i o n a r y partition b e t w e e n s t a g e s of a m u l t i s t a g e p u m p .
38. Interstage sleeve A cylindrical p i e c e m o u n t e d on t h e p u m p shaft b e t w e e n impellers of a m u l t i s t a g e
pump.
39. J a c k shaft A n auxiliary shaft t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e p u m p s h a f t i s d r i v e n .
40. Lantern ring S e a l i n g liquid i s s u p p l i e d t h r o u g h t h e lanter n ring i n t o t h e stuffing b o x t o p r e v e n t
air-leakage mto the pump.
41. Lubricator A d e v i c e for a p p l y i n g l u b r i c a n t to t h e point of u s e .
42. Mechanical seal (shaft seal), A flexible d e v i c e m o u n t e d o n t h e shaft i n t h e stuffing b o x a n d h a v i n g l a p p e d s e a l i n g
rotating element face held a g a i n s t t h e s t a t i o n a r y s e a l i n g face.
43. M e c h a n i c a l s e a t (shaft s e a l ) , A s u b - a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t i n g o f o n e o r m o r e p a r t s m o u n t e d o n t h e stuffing b o x a n d
stationary element h a v i n g a l a p p e d s e a l i ng face.
44. P a c k i n g , stuffing b o x A pliable l u b r i c a t ed m a t e n a l u s e d to p r o v i d e a seal a r o u n d t h e portion of t h e shaft
l o c a t e d in t h e stuffing b o x .
45. Priming funnel A funnel u s e d for priming t h e p u m p .
46. Priming funnel c o c k A v a l v e to c o n t r o l priming liquid s u p p l y .
47. P u m p bracket A casting in monosets, accommodating p u m p on o n e side and motor on the other.
48. P u m p shaft A shaft w h i c h h o l d s t h e r o t a t i n g impeller a n d t r a n s m i t s t h e p o w e r .
49. Shaft s l e e v e A r e p l a c e a b l e s l e e v e for p r o t e c t i n g t h e shaft w h e r e it p a s s e s t h r o u g h t h e stuffing
box and stage bushings
50. Shaft s l e e v e n u t A t h r e a d e d p i e c e u s e d t o l o c a t e t h e shaft s l e e v e o n t h e shaft.
51. Sleeve bearing A bush type bearing.
52. Stuffing b o x A portion o f t h e c a s i n g o r c o v e r t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e shaft e x t e n d s a n d i n w h i c h t h e
p a c k i n g a n d g l a n d or a m e c h a n i c a l seal is p l a c e d to p r e v e n t l e a k a g e .
53. Stuffing b o x b u s h i n g A r e p l a c e a b l e b u s h i n g fitted i n t o t h e stuffing b o x t h r o a t t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e shaft o r
shaft s l e e v e r o t a t e s
54. Suction cover A r e m o v a b l e p i e c e (with w h i c h t h e inlet nozzle m a y b e integral) u s e d t o e n c l o s e
t h e s u c t i o n side of t h e c a s i n g of an e n d s u c t i o n p u m p .
55. W e a r plate A r e p l a c e a b l e plat e a g a i n s t w h i c h t h e s e m i - o p e n or o p e n impeller r o t a t e s .
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4.2 Vertical Turbine Pumps
4.2.1 The n a m e s of parts commonly used m connection with the vertical turbine p u m p s for
special purposes, dnven by hollow shaft motors are listed in Table 2 (see Fig. 7 to 9 ) .
TABLE 2 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN VERTICAL TURBINE P U M P S

(Clause 4.0, 4 2.1 and Fig 7 to 9)
Part Name of Part Brief Description and Function of Parts
No.
1. Air lin e A thin t u b e installed a l o n g s i d e t h e p u m p a n d s u b m e r g e d in liquid for the p u r p o s e
of finding t h e liquid level.
2. Automatic lubricator It is a s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d lubricator providin g oil to t h e line shaft b e a r i n g s a u t o -
matically.
3. Bearing holder H o l d s r u b b e r or plastic b e a r i n g for o p e n line shaft of w a r e r - l u b r i c a t e d p u m p
4. B e a r i n g retainer R e t a m s o p e n line shaft b e a r i n g in t h e b e a r i n g holder.
5. Bottom column pipe Frrst s e c t i o n of c o l u m n i m m e d i a t e ly a b o v e d i s c h a r g e c a s e .
6. Bowl It g u i d e s flow r e c e i v e d from o n e impeller to t h e n e x t impeller a b o v e It h o u s e s impeller
a n d b o w l bearing
7. B o w l bearing B e a r i n g for t h e impeller shaft in e a c h b o w l .
8. C o l u m n flange T h e s e a r e m o u n t e d on t w o e n d s of e a c h s e c t i o n of c o l u m n p i p e if flanged c o l u m n
c o n s t r u c t i o n is u s e d . M a y t a k e t h e form of l u g s
9. Column pipe T h e rising m a m t h r o u g h w h i c h liquid g o e s u p
10. Column pipe adaptor Transition p i e c e b e t w e e n t h e b o w l a s s e m b l y a n d t h e c o l u m n p i p e u s e d , i f required
11. Column pipe couplings For c o n n e c t i n g c o l u m n p i p e s e c t i o n h a v i n g t h r e a d e d e n d s .
12. Column pipe spacer Aligning ring b e t w e e n t w o c o l u m n e n d s . U s e o f this i s o p t i o n a l
13. Depth gauge I n s t r u m e n t for indicating liquid level. It m a y be direct or indirect r e a d i n g t y p e
14. Discharge c a s e I t i s s i t u a t e d b e t w e e n t o p b o w l a n d p u m p c o l u m n a n d g u i d e s flow from o n e t o t h e
other.
15 D i s c h a r g e c a s e bearing Bearing in d i s c h a r g e c a s e w h i c h a l s o s e r v e s to c o n n e c t shaft t u b e s for oil-lubricate d
models
16. Discharge head gland This t i g h t e n s p a c k i n g a t d i s c h a r g e h e a d a n d g u i d e s h e a d shaft.
17. Flanged column T h e c o l u m n p i p e s e c t i o n with boltin g a r r a n g e m e n t a t t h e t w o e n d s .
18. F o o t valve c u m s t r a i n e r ( n o t To hold liquid in liquid c o l u m n s so as to lubricate t h e b e a r i n g s of p u m p s .
s h o w n in Fig 8)
19. Guide spiders T o stabilize shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e .
20. H e a d shaft T h e inner shaft p a s s i n g t h r o u g h t h e driver h o l l o w shaft a n d c o n n e c t i n g t h e line shaft
21. H e a d shaft c o u p l i n g It c o n r t e c t s h e a d shaft w i t h line shaft.
22. Impeller T h e r o t a t i n g e l e m e n t s p r o d u c i n g h e a d . It r e c e i v e s liquid a n d impels it to b o w l
p a s s a g e . It m a y be e n c l o s e d or s e m i - e n c l o s e d .
23. Impeller adjusting n u t P r o v i d e d on h e a d shaft for adjustin g impeller vertically
24. Impeller collet Split t a p e r s l e e v e for locking impeller on impeller shaft.
25. Impeller seal ring W e a r i n g ring providing seal to e n c l o s e d impellers It m a y be either on t h e impeller
or in t h e b o w l or on both
26. Impeller shaft Impellers are m o u n t e d on it It is c o u p l e d to t h e line shaft
27. Impeller shaft c o u p l i n g It c o n n e c t s line shaft to impeller shaft.
28. Line shaft S e c t i o n s of shaft b e t w e e n t h e impeller shaft a n d h e a d shaft.
29. Line shaft b e a r i n g Bearing for t h e line shaft s e c t i o n s Also a c t s as c o u p l e r for shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e in
oil-lubricated m o d e l s
30. Line shaft c o u p l i n g s T h e s e c o n n e c t line shaft s e c t i o n s .
31. Liquid d e f l e c t or Device to t h r o w off l e a k a g e liquid from d i s c h a r g e h e a d g l a n d , t h u s p r e v e n t i n g
entry i n t o driver unit.
32. M a n u a l lubricator Lubricator w i t h an a r r a n g e m e n t for m a n u a l l y a d j u s t i ng t h e oil flow to line shaft
bearings.
33. Non-reverse ratchet D e v i c e t o p r e v e n t r e v e r s e rotation o f p u m p .
34. O p e n line shaft s l e e v e S l e e v e o p e r a t i n g a s j o u r n a l for t h e b e a r i n g s o f w a t e r - l u b n c a t e d p u m p s .
36. Pre-lubricating tank (not W h e n supplied, it provides lubncants to t h e bearings of the pumps.
s h o w n i n Fig. 8 )
36. Safety c l u t c h T o p half i s m o u n t e d o n t h e h e a d shaft a n d t h e b o t t o m half o n t h e driving shaft for
t h e purpose of d i s - e n g a g e m e n t if u n s c r e w i n g of shaft s t a k e s p l a c e d u r i n g r e v e r s e
rotation.
37. Sand collar It p r e v e n t s e n t r y of s a n d into t h e s u c t i o n c a s e b e a r m g
38. Shaft enctoeing t u b e It e n c l o s e s line shafts
39. Stuffing b o x U s e d for s c a l i ng off liquid at d i s c h a r g e h e a d a l o n g h e a d shaft. A c t s a l s o as a g u i d e
t o h e a d shaft.
40. Stuffing b o x p a c k i n g U s e d in t h e stuffing b o x for sealing off liquid from d i s c h a r g e h e a d .
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LUBRICATED PUMP PUMP SEMI-ENCLOSED TYPE IMPELLER
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4 . 2 . 2 The n a m e s of t h e parts commonly used in connection with forced water-lubricated vertical turbine
p u m p s driven by solid shaft motors are hsted in Table 3 (see Fig. 10 to 13).
TABLE 2 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS Contd

Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n and F u n c t i o n of Parts
No.
41. Suction case It g u i d e s t h e flow into t h e eye of t h e l o w e s t impeller a n d carries the s u c t i o n c a s e
b e a r i n g of t h e impeller shaft
42. Suction case bearing T h e g u i d e bearing of t h e impeller shaft l o c a t e d in s u c t i o n c a s e .
43. Suction case plug It p r e v e n t s entry of s a n d into t h e suction c a s e b e a r i n g and provides a port to g r e a s e
t h i s bearing
44. S u c t i o n pipe It helps to s t r e a m l i n e flow to s u c t i o n c a s e a n d provides a safety m e a s u r e in c a s e of
d r a w n d o w n level g o i n g b e l o w t h e l o w e s t impeller.
45. S u c t i o n strainer It p r e v e n t s entry of large foreign matter
46. Surface discharge head It s u p p o r t s c o l u m n a n d driver and d i s c h a r g e s liquid from p u m p c o l u m n .
47. Threaded column C o l u m n pipe with t h r e a d e d e n d s .
48. T o p b o w l bearing A lung bearing usually inserted in t he t o p b o w l .
49. T o p c o l u m n flange A c o n n e c t i n g p i e c e b e t w e e n c o l u m n pipe a n d d i s c h a r g e h e a d .
50. T o p c o l u m n flange g a s k e t It p r e v e n t s l e a k a g e of liquid from t o p c o l u m n flange.
51. Top column pipe First s e c t i o n of c o l u m n pipe b e l o w d i s c h a r g e h e a d .
52. T u b e t e n s i o n nipple A s h o r t piece of shaft t u b e generally p r o v i d e d at t h e t o p e n d of shaft t u b e a s s e m b l y
t o provide additional b e a n n g close t o t he h e a d shaft o r t o m a k e u p t h e r e q u i r e d
length of p u m p a s s e m b l y . It is c o n n e c t e d to t h e t u b e t e n s i o n plate.
53. T u b e t e n s i o n plate U s e d for t e n s i o n i n g shaft t u b e s for a l i g n m e n t
54. Tubing a d a p t o r A s h o t t p i e c e c o n n e c t i n g d i s c h a r g e c a s e t o t h e shaft t u b e
55. Underground discharge head S u p p o r t s driver and c o l u m n a s s e m b l y w h e n d i s c h a r g e i s b e l o w surface.
56. Underground discharge tee This t a k e s off d i s c h a r g e b e l o w t h e b a s e plate , also forms part of c o l u m n .
TABLE 3 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN FORCED WATER-

LUBRICATED VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS WITH SOLID SHAFT MOTOR
(Clauses 4 0, 4 2 2 and Fig. 11 to 13)
Part Mama of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n a n d F u n c t i o n o f Parts
No.
1. Air c o c k To r e m o v e air from shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e

2. Bearing holder Holds rubber or plastic bearing for o p e n line shaft of w a t e r - l u b r i c a t e d p u m p .
3. Bearing s e g m e n t Provided to lake axial thrust of t h e p u m p .
4. B o o s t e r impeller It delivers high pressure w a t e r to line shaft b e a r i n g .
5. B o t t o m shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e It is u s e d to carry clear w a t e r from t r a n s m i s s i o n bearing to u p p e r p u m p bearing,
6 Bowl It g u i d e s flow received from o n e impeller to th e next impeller a b o v e It h o u s e s
impeller a n d b o w l bearing
7. Bowl bearing Bearing for t h e impeller shaft in e a c h b o w l
8. Clear w a t e r p i p e It is u s e d as inlet of clear w a t e r to b o o s t e r p u m p
9. C o l u m n pipe T h e rising main t h r o u g h w h i c h liquid g o e s u p
10. C o o l i n g coil Water is circulated t h r o u g h this coil to cool lubricating oil
11. C o o l i n g w a t e r inlet Cooling w a t e r supplied t o cooling coils p r o v i d e d i n t h r u s t b e a r i n g h o u s i n g .
12. Cooling water outlet To r e m o v e cooling w g t e r from t h r u s t bearing h o u s i n g .
13. Coupling b u s h e s T o r q u e is t r a n s m i t t e d from m o t o r c o u p l i n g to p u m p c o u p l i n g t h r o u g h this.
14. Cover To protect s e a l i n g ring.
15. D e - a e r a t m g valve To r e m o v e air from c o l u m n p i p e .
16. Distance ring It is u s e d b e t w e e n s e a l i ng ring a n d b o t t o m of t o p b o w l b a a n n g .
17. Distance ring Used as spacer betwee n p u m p coupling and nuts
18. Distance sleeve Used a s s p a c e r b e t w e e n t w o impellers.
19. Distance sleeve I t a c t s a s s p a c e r b e t w e e n shaft a n d b o o s t e r impeller.
20. Gland sepage drain To t a k e o u t w a t e r c o l l e c t e d in stuffing b o x h o u s i n g .
21. Guide casing It g u i d e s w a t e r from first b o o s t e r impeller to s e c o n d .
22. Head shaft It c o n n e c t s m o t o r shaft a n d line shaft.
23. Head shaft sleeve It is provided u n d e r stuffing box p a c k i n g s
24. Impeller T h e rotating e l e m e n t p r o d u c i n g h e a d . It r e c e i v e s liquid a n d impels it to b o w p a s s a g e .
It may be enclosed or semi-enclosed
25. Impeller lock nut To lock impeller on t he shaft
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TABLE 3 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN FORCED WATER-

LUBRICATED VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS WITH SOLID SHAFT MOTOR Contd
Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n an d F u n c t i o n of Parts
No.
26 Impeller seal ring W e a r i n g ring providing w a t e r seal to e n c l o s e d impellers This may be fitted in
b o w l o r o n impellers.
27 Impeller shaft Impellers are m o u n t e d on it It is c o u p l e d to t h e line shaft
28 Impeller shaft c o u p l i n g It c o n n e c t s line shaft to impeller shaft
29 Head shaft bearing Lined with w h i t e metal and s u p p o r t s th e h e a d shaft
30 Key, t h r u s t collar It is u s e d to fit thrust collar on shaft
31. Key, c o u p l i n g U s e d to fit p u m p c o u p l i n g on t h e shaft
32 Key, r a t c h e t pin h o u s i n g It fits ratche t pm h o u s i n g on p u m p c o u p l i n g b o s s
33. Line shaft S e c t i o n s of shaft b e t w e e n th e Impeller shaft a n d h e a d shaft
34 Line shaft bearing Bearing for t h e line shafi s e c t i o n s
35 Lock nut Nut r o lock c o n i c a l c o u p l i n g
36 Lower bearing cover It is u s e d as b o t t o m cover for thrust bearing h o u s i n g .
37 Lower b o w l b e a r i n g T h e g u i d e b e a r i n g of t h e impeller shaft in t h e b o t t o m b o w l
38 M o t o r stool It s u p p o r t s motor
39 Nipple It is t i g h t e n e d on lock nut
40. Nuts U s e d for locating s l e e v e
41 Nuts P r o v i d e d on h e a d shaft for adjusting impeller venically
42 Oil level g a u g e It is u s e d to m e a s u r e level of oil in thrust b e a r i n g h o u s i n g
43. E n c l o s e d line shaft s l e e v e s S l e e v e o p e r a t i n g as journal for t h e b e a r i n g s of forced w a t e r lubricated p u m p s
44 Pressure g a u g e T o m e a s u r e pressure d e v e l o p e d b y t h e p u m p
45 P u m p hal l c o u p l i n g It is c o u p l e d to motor c o u p l i n g a n d drives h e a d shaft
46 P u r n p stool S u p p o r t s d n v e r a n d c o l u m n a s s e m b l y w h e n d i s c h a r g e i s b e l o w surface
47. R a t c h e t pin It locks a g a i n s t u p p e r bearing cover during reverse rotation.
48 R a t c h e t pin h o u s i n g It is fixed on the pump coupling and houses ratchet pins
49 R u b b e r j o i n t ring I t p r e v e n t s w a t e r leakage horn b o t t o m shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e t o t o p b o w l
50 R u b b e r joint ring P r e v e n t s l e a k a g e from
a) Joint of b o w l ( u p p e r - m o s t ) a n d t a p er rising pipe .
b) joint of shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e a n d line shaft b e a r i n g .
c) joint of t o p shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e a n d stuffing b o x h o u s i n g ,
d ) t o p c o l u m n flange, a n d
e) p u m p stool a n d stuffing box h o u s i n g
51 R u b b e r ring Rotaling c l e m e n t fixed to thrust collar It c o m e s into c o n t a c t with b e a r m g s e g m e n t
w h e n axial load a c t s
52 Sealing ring P r e v e n t s w a t e r l e a k a g e from b o w l to t o p b o w l bearing
53 Shaft e n c t o s i n g t u b e It e n c l o s e s line shafts
51 Stuffing box gland This t i g h t e n s p a c k i ng at d i s c h a r g e h e a d a n d g u i d e s h e a d shaft
55 Stuffing box housing; Used on forced w a t e r - l u b r i c a t e d p u m p s for sealing off w a t e r at d i s c h a r g e h e a d a l o n g
h e a d shaft Acts also as a g u i d e to h e a d shaft
56 Stuffing box packing Used in t h e stuffing box for sealing off w a t e r from d i s c h a r g e h e a d
57 S u c t i o n ball It g u i d e s t h e flow into t he e y e of t h e l o w e s t impeller
53 T a p e r rising pipe It delivers w a t e r from l o p b o w l to c o l u m n pipe
59 Thrust bearing h o u s i n g It h o u s e s j o u r n a l b e a r i n g It is fixed wit h p u m p stool
60 Thrust bearing dip It IS used as shield for lubricating oil It is m a d e in t w o h a l v e s
61 T h r u s t collar Fixed on shdft a n d s u p p o r t s t h e r u n n e r ring.
62. T o p bowl bearing A long bearing usually inserted m t h e t o p b o w l .
63 T w o - p i e c e ring T h e ring is in t w o halves a n d is fitted on shaft g r o o v e , l o c a t e s c o u p l i n g
64 U n d e r g r o u n d d i s c h a r g e tee This lakes off d i s c h a r g e b e l o w th e b a s e plate Also forms part of c o l u m n
65. U p p e r bearing cover U s e d as c o v e r on t h r u s t bearing h o u s i n g , it h a s ratchet t e e t h
66 U p p e r shaft e n c l o s i n g l u b e It g u i d e s clear w a t e r to first t r a n s m i s s i o n b e a t i n g
67 U p p e r shaft s l e e v e Provided in u p p e r m o s t b o w l and u s e d as s p a c e r
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(FORCED WATER-LUBRICATED AND WITH SOLID SHAFT MOTOR)
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(FORCED WATER-LUBRICATED AND WITH SCUD SHAFT MOTOR)
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4 . 3 Volute Pumps The names of t h e parts commonly used m connection with volute p u m p s
for specral purposes are listed in Table 4 (see Fig. 14).
4 . 4 Dry-Pit Non-clog Vertical Centrifugal Pumps The names of t h e parts commonly used in
connection with dry-pit non-clog vertical centrifugal pumps are listed in Table 5 (see Fig. 15).
TABLE 4 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN- VERTICAL VOLUTE P U M P S

(Clauses 4.0, 4.3 and Fig 14)
Part N a m e o f Part B r i e f D e s c r i p t i o n a n d F u n c t i o n o f Parts
No.
1. Bearing bus h A part i n c o r p o t a t e d in t he p u m p b r a c k e t a n d a c t s as a bearing for t h e p u m p shaft.

2. Casing A portion o f t h e p u m p w h i c h h o u s e s t h e impeller a n d i n c o r p o r a t e s t h e volute.
3. C a s i n g ring A s t a t i o n a ry r e p l a c e a b l e ring to p r o t e c t t h e c a s i n g at a r u n n i n g fit with t h e impeller
ring or t h e impeller.
4. C l a m p s for oil p i p e s T h e c l a m p s to k e e p t h e oil pipe in position for lubrication to t h e b e a r i n g s .
5. Control n e e d l e v a l v e A valve to c o n t r o l t h e flow of lubricant.
6. Guide spider A part w h i c h c o n t a i n s t h e b e a r i n g a n d a c t s as a vibration d a m p e n e r .
7. Guide spider bearing bush A part i n c o r p o r a t e d in t h e g u i d e spider and a c t s as a bearing for t h e line shaft.
8. H e a d shaft A shaft c o n n e c t i n g t h e line shaft to t h e motor shaft.
9. H e a d shaft c o u p l i n g A t h r e a d e d part w h i c h c o n n e c t s t h e line shaft with t h e h e a d shaft
10. Impeller A rotating e l e m e n t p r o d u c i n g h e a d .
11. Line shaft A part c o n n e c t i n g t h e h e a d shaft t o th e p u m p shaft a n d transmit s t h e p o w e r from
h e a d shaft t o t h e p u m p shaft.
12. Line shaft c o u p l i n g A part w h i c h c o n n e c t s t h e t w o line shafts.
13. Motor stool bearing bush A part i n c o r p o r a t ed in t h e m o t o r stool a n d a c t s as a bearing for t h e last line shaft.
14. Oil lubricator A c o n t a i n e r with sufficient n u m b e r of o p e n i n g s to feed t h e oil for lubrication to t h e
bearings.
15. O p e r a t i n g n e e d l e valve A valve w h i c h o p e r a t e s t h e lubricator.
16. P u m p shaft c o u p l i n g A part w h i c h c o n n e c t s t h e p u m p shaft a n d line shaft rigidly.
17. P u m p shaft A shaft w h i c h h o l d s th e rotating impeller a n d transmit s t h e p o w e r
18. Seal A part w h i c h d o e s n o t a l l o w t h e liquid t o g o u p w a r d a n d d a m a g e t h e o t h e r parts.
19. Shaft s l e e v e A r e p l a c e a b l e s l e e v e for p r o t e c t i n g t h e p u m p shaft.
20. Skirt A part functioning as a b a s e for t h e m o t o r
21. Suction cover A r e m o v a b l e p i e c e (wit h w h i c h t h e inlet nozzle m a y be integral) u s e d to e n c l o s e t h e
s u c t i o n s i d e of t h e c a s i n g .
22. S u s p e n s i o n pipe A part w h i c h e n c l o s e s t h e line shafts a n d s u p p o r t s t h e m o t o r s t o o l.
23. Thrust bearing A bearing l o c a t e d in t h e motor stool to t a k e care of t h e t h r u s t load d u e to hydraulic
axial t h r u s t a n d w e i g h t of t h e r o t a t i n g part s in c a s e of solid shaft m o t o r a n d l o c a t e d
in m o t o r t o p in c a s e of h o l l o w shaft m o t o r
TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
(Clauses 4 0 and 4.4, and Fig. 15)
Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n a n d F u n c t i o n o f P a r t s

No.
1. Bearing cover A protective c o v e r for t h e b e a r i n g s
2. C o u p l i n g m o t o r shaft half A f l a n g e w h i c h c o n n e c t s t h e m o t o r shaft t o t h e flexible shaft.
3. C o u p l i n g p u m p shaft half A flang e w h i c h c o n n e c t s t h e p u m p shaft t o t h e flexible shaft.
4. Deflector A d e v i c e to p r o t e c t b e a r i n g s by slingin g off stuffing b o x l e a k a g e .
5. Line shaft s Shafts w h i c h t r a n s m i t p o w e r from m o t o r shaft t o p u m p shaft.
6 Gearing housing A c o v e r for t h e p u m p s h a f t ; it a l s o h o u s e s t h e b e a r i n g s for t h e p u m p shaft
7. Adapter A n e x t e n s i o n t o t h e frame c o n n e c t i n g i t t o t h e p u m p c a s i n g ; i t e n c l o s e s stuffing b o x .
8. Grease nipple A n o n - r e t u r n valve t h r o u g h w h i c h g r e a s e i s p u m p e d t o t h e b e a r i n g s .
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FIG. 14 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE VERTICAL VOLUTE PUMP
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FIG. 15 DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
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4.5 Dry Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps The names of the parts commonly used in connection with
dry self-priming centrifugal pumps are listed in Table 6 (see Fig. 16).
TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL

CENTRIFUGAL P U M P S Contd
Part N a m e of Part Brief Description and Function of Parts

No.
9. High ring base A part functioning as a base for the motor.

10. Impeller A rotating element producing head
11. Impeller key A parallel sided element preventing the Impeller from rotating relative to the shaft
12. Impeller nut To secure the impeller on the shaft.
13. Lantern rmg Sealing liquid is supplied through the lantern ring into the stuffing box.
14. Plummer block A housing for the bearings.
15. Pump shaft A shaft which holds the rotating impeller and transmits the motion.
16. Shaft sleeve A replaceable sleeve for protecting the shaft.
17. Stuffing box Used for sealing off liquid at discharge head along pump shaft. Acts also as a guide
to pump shaft.
18. Stuffing box gland This compresses packing at discharge head and guides head shaft.
19. Stuffing box packing Used in stuffing box for sealing off liquid from discharge head.
TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY SELF-PRIMING

CENTRIFUGAL P U M P S
(Clauses 4 0 and 4.5, and Fig 16)
Part Name of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n and Function of Parts

No.
1. Bearing cover A protective cover for the bearing.

2. Bearing pedestal A casting with supporting feet accommodating the bearing or bearings.
3. Casing A portion of the pump which houses the impeller and incorporates the volute.
4. Casing ring A stationary replaceable ring to protect the casing at running fit with the impeller ring
or the impeller.
5. Deflector A device to protect bearings by slinging off stuffing box leakage.
6. Grease nipple A non-return valve through which grease is pumped to the bearing.
7. Impeller A rotating element producing head.
8. Impeller key A parallel sided piece used to prevent the impeller from rotating relative to the shaft
9. Impeller nut To secure the impeller on the shaft.
10. Mechanical seal, rotating A flexible device mounted on the shaft in the stuffing box and having lapped sealing
element face held against the stationary sealing face.
11. Mechanical seal, stationary A sub-assembly consisting of one or more parts mounted on the stuffing box and
element having a lapped sealing face.
12. Non-return valve housing A housing for the non-return valve.
13. Pump shaft A shaft which holds the rotating impeller and transmits the power.
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FIG. 16 NOMENCLATURE FOR DRY SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
5. Material of Construction
5.1 The materials of construction for various parts of special purpose p u m p s coming in contact with t h e
p u m p e d liquid d e p e n d on t h e particular application. It is recognized t h a t a number of materials of c o n s -
truction is available to meet t h e needs of any particular application. A few of t h e materials are listed b e l o w
merely for t h e g u i d a n c e of t h e manufacturer and t h e user. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. This
list d o e s not necessarily indicate that all t h e materials listed are equally effective in all environments. It
merely indicates t h a t each t y p e of material has been satisfactorily applied in handling that liquid, under
s o m e , possibly all, conditions.
W r o u g h t materials, such as shafts may be either of similar composition to t h e castings used, or suit-
a b l e shaft protection should be provided against corrosion. Most of t h e parts are primarily castings.
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T h e materials of construction for the various parts of p u m p s may be selected from o n e or more of
t h e following. T h e material of construction r e c o m m e n d e d for t h e p u m p s for handling different liquids are
given in Table 7:
Selection Material of Construction Relevant Specification

No.
1. Bronze fitted* Grade V of IS : 3 1 8 - 1 9 6 2 'Specification for leaded tin

bronze ingots and castings (revised)'
2. All iron Grade 20 of IS : 2 1 0 - 1 9 7 0 'Specification for grey iron
castings ( s e c o n d revision)'
3. All bronze Grade V of IS : 3 1 8 - 1 9 6 2
4. All austenitic iron Type 2 of IS : 2 7 4 9 - 1 9 6 4 'Specification for austenitic
iron castings'
5. All stainless steel Designation 07Cr19Ni9Mo Z of IS : 1 5 7 0 - 1 9 6 1
' S c h e d u l e s for w r o u g h t steels for general engineer-
ing purposes'
6. All monel metal Composition:
Nickel 63 percent
Copper 30 percent
Iron 2 percent
M a n g a n e s e 0.9 percent
Silicon 4 percent
Tensile stress 5 8 8 M N / m 2
Elongation on 5 d 20 to 10 percent
Brinell hardness 2 7 5 to 3 0 0
7. Rubber lined
White iron

I S : 2 1 0 7 - 1 9 6 2 'Specification for malleable cast iron
8.
castings'
9. Graphite
Hastelloy Composition:
t
10,
Nickel 85 percent
Silicon 10 percent
C o p p e r 3 percent
11. Nickel cast iron Composition:
Nickel 0.7 to 2 percent
Iron Remainder
Tensile stress 1 7 7 M N / m 2
Specific gravity 7 3
12. Alumina porcelain Electrical porcelain containing approximately 50
percent alumina (Al 2 O 8 )
13. Chlorimet 3 Composition:
Nickel 60 percen t
Chromium 18 p e r c e n t
Molybdenum 18 percent
Iron, silicon and carbon Remainder
14. Antimonial lead (hard lead) Composition:
Lead 94 percent
Antimony 6 percent
15. High silicon cast iron (duriorn) Composition:
Silicon 15 percent
Iron, carbon a n d m a n g a n e s e Remainder
16. Ceramic ( g l a s s / s t o n e w a r e)
17. PVC (unplasticized)
18. Polystyrene
19. Glass lining
5.2 Gaskets,Seafs and Packings The gaskets, seals and packings, used in special purpose p u m p s , shall be
suitably c h o s e n so as to withstand t h e effect of liquid being p u m p e d . This shall be selected generally in c o n -
sultation with t h e manufacturer taking into a c c o u n t t h e end u s e s . Wherever possible, suitable mechanical
seals are to be preferred to packings.
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d materials for seals for special p u r p o s e p u m p s may be selected from o n e or m o r e of
t h e following:
Selection No. Brief Description of Seals
1. A s b e s t o s plaited yarn seal greased, graphited a n d lubricated
*Bronze Fitted Pumps The pumps in which the casing is of cast iron: the impeller, the casing ring, the impeller ring and
shaft sleeves are of bronze, and the shaft is of steel.
Wherever these and other materials not included in the list are required, they shall form the subject of a separate agreement
between the supplier and the purchaser.
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2. Asbestos plaited throughout yarn seal unlubricated
3. Asbestos steam seal greased, graphited and lubricated
4. Asbestos lubricated hard seal
5. Asbestos rubberized laminated seal
6. White metal foil seal crinkled lubricated asbestos yarn
7. Blue asbestos anti-acid seal non-metallic
8. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
9. Cotton yarn (lubricated) seal
10. Mechanical seal
5.2.1 Seals recommended for various types of fluids handled are given in Table 7. Wherever possible.
mechanical seals should be preferred to t h o s e given in the table.
TABLE 7 RECOMMENDED MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND STUFFING BOX PACKING

FOR PUMPING VARIOUS FLUIDS (CAVITATION EFFECT INCLUDED)
SI Fluid Formula Condition of Material Packing

No. Liquid Recommended Selection
Number
1. Acetaldehyde CH1CHO Cold 1 7

2. Acetate solvents 1,2,3,5,10,13 7
3. Acfd, a c e t i c CH3COOH Cold 5,10,13,15 7,10
4. Acid, carboric CO2 + H2O Aqueous 3 7,10
5. Acid, h y d r o c h l o r i c HCI Dilute cold 6,7,9,12 7,10
6. Acid, m i n e w a t e r 3,5,10,11,12 7,10
7. Acid, mixed S u l p h u r i c nitrate 2,5,11,13 10
8. A c i d , nitric HNO3 Dilute 4,5,7,12,15 10
9. Acid, b e n z o i c C6H5COOH 5,10,13 7,10
10. Acid, hydrofluoric HF A n h y d r o u s With h y d r o - 6 10
carbon
11. Acid, s u l p h u r i c H2SO4 65/93%<175C 2,5,6,10,11 7,10
12. Acid, sulphuric H 2 SO 4 65/93%>175C 2,5,6,10,11,12,13,14,15 7,10
13. Acid, sulphuric (oleum) H2SO4+SO3, Fuming 10
14. Acid, s u l p h u r i c H2SO4 10 percent 5,6,10,11,12,13,14,15 7
15. Acid, s u l p h u r o u s H2SO3 3,5,10,13,14 10
16. Acid, tan 3,5,6,10,13 7,10
17. Alcohols 1,3,5 10

18. Aluminium sulphate Al2 (SO 4 ) A q u e o u s soln (pure) 5,6,11,14,15 5
19. Ammonia aqua NH4OH 2,12 5

20. Ammonium chloride NH 4 CI A q u e o u s soln 5,6,11 5
21. A m m o n i u m nitrate NH4NO3 Aqueous soln 2,5,4,6,11 5
22. Ammonium phosphate, dibasic (NH4)2HPO4 A q u e o u s soln 1,2,5,6,11,13 3,5
23. Ammonium sulphate (NH4)2SO4 A q u e o u s soln 2,4,5,11 5
24. Asphalts 1,5 7
25. B a r i u m nitrat e Ba(NO3)2 A q u e o u s soln 2,5,6,11
26. Beer 3,5 4
27. Beet juice 3,5 4
28. Beet p u l p 1,2,3,5,10,11,13 4
29. Benzene C6H6 1,2,5 10
30. Benzol 1,2,5 10
31. Brine, alkali 2,5
32. Brine, a c i d i c 5,7
33. Brine, chilling 2
34. Brine, s e a w a t e r 1,2,3,4,5 4
Butane C4H12 1,2 10

36.
Calcium chloride a q u e o u s soln CACI2 pH>8 1 4
36.
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FOR PUMPING VARIOUS FLUIDS (CAVITATION EFFECT INCLUDED) Contd
Sl Fluid Formula Condition of Material Packing

No. Liquid Recommended Selection
Number
37. Calcium chloride A q u e o u s soln CaCl 2 PH<8 3,4,5,6 4
38. Calcium magnesium chloride Aqueous 3,4,5,6 4
39. Calcium s o d i u m chloride Aqueous 3,4,5,6 4
40. Calcium hypochlorite Ca ( O C I ) 2 Aqueous 1,5,6,15 4
41. Cane juice 1,3,4 4
42. Carbon bisulphide CS2 2 3
43. Carbon tetrachloride CCI 4 A q u e o u s soln 3,5 3
44. Chloro b e n z e n e C6H5Cl 1,2,3,4,5 10
45. Chloroform CHCI, 3,5.6,10,13 10
46. Cellulose acetate Aqueous 5.6 4
47. Copper ammonrum acetate Aqueous 1,5,10,13 4
48 Copper chloride CuCI 2 Cupric a q u e o u s 6,7,9,15 4
49. Enamel 1 4
50. Ethane C2H6 1,2 10
51. E t h y l e n e c h l o r i d e (dichloride) C 2 H 4 CI 2 Cold 3,5,6 10
52. Ferrous sulphate FeSO4 Aqueous 5,6,14,15 4
53. Fruit j u i c e s 3,5,6,10,13 2
54. Gasoline 1,2,5 3,10
55. Glycerol (Glycerine) C3H5(OH)3 1,2,3,5 3
56. Hexane C2H14 1,2 10
57. Heptane C7H15 1,2 10
58. Hydrogen peroxide H2O2 Aqueous 5,10,13 10
59. Jar Hot 1
60. J a n n i n g liquors 3,5,6,10,13,15 7
61. Lime w a t e r (milk of lime) Ca ( O H ) 3 2,5,13 4
62. Liquor, p u l p mill b l a c k 1,2,4,5,6,11 4,10
63. Liquor, p u l p mill g r e e n 1,2,4.5,6,11 4,10
64. Liquor, p u l p mill w h i t e 1,2,4,5,6,11 4
65. Liquor, p u l p mill pink 1,2.4,5,6,11 4,10
66. Lithium chlorid e LiCI Aqueous 1
57. M a n g a n e s e c h l o r i de MnCI 2 Aqueous 3,5,10.13,15 4
68. Milk 5 2,10
59. Molasses 1,3.5 4
70. Oil, c o l d tar 1,2,5,10,13 4,7
71. Oil, c o c o n u t 1,2,3,5,6,11 4
72. Oil, c r e o s o t e 1,2 4
73. Oil, c r u d e Cold or h o t 1,2 4
74. Oil, k e r o s e n e 1,2,5 4,10
75. Oil, l i n s e e d 1,2,3,5,6,10,13 9
76. Oil, lubricating 1,2 9
77. Oil, mineral 1,2 9
78. Oil, olive 1,2 9
79. Oil, p a l m 1,2,3,5,6,11 9
80. Oil, q u e n c h i n g 1,2 9
81. Oil, r a p e s e e d 3,5,6,10,13 9
82. Oil, s o y a b e a n 1,2,3,5,6,10,13 9
83. Oil, t u r p e n t i n e 1,2 10
84. Oil, paraffin Hot or cold 1,2 4
85. Oil, p e t r o l e u m e t h e r 1,2,5 10
86. Pentane C5H12 1,2 10
87. Potash P l a n t liquor 3,4,5,6,11 6
88. Potash alum Al2 (SO4)5 Aqueous 3,4,6,11 6
K 2 SO 4 2 4 H 2 0
89. Potassium-carbonate K 2 CO 5 Aqueous 1,2 6
90. Potassium chlorate KCIO 4 Aqueous 5,10,13,15 6
91. Potassium hydroxide KOH Aqueous 2.4,5,6,12 6
92. P o t a s s i u m nitrate KNO 3 Aqueous 1,5,10,13 6
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FOR PUMPING VARIOUS FLUIDS (CAVITATION EFFECT INCLUDED) Contd
SI Fluid Formula Condition of Material Packing
No. Liquid Recommended Salection
Number
93 Propane C3H6 Aqueous 1,2 10
94. Pyridine C5H5N 5 6
95. Sewage 1,2,3,4 9
96. Silver nitrate AgNO 3 Aqueous 5,10,13,15 9
97. Slop, brewery 1,2,3 4
98. Slop, distillers 3,5 4
99. Soap, Irquor 4,5 4
100. Soda ash Na 2 CO 3 Cold 2 4
101 Soda ash Na 2 CO 3 Hot 4,5,6 4
102. Sodium bicarbonate NaHCO 3 Aqueous soln 2,4,5
103. Sodium chloride NaCI <3 1% Cold 1,3,4 4
104 Sodium chloride NaCI >3 1% Cold 3,4,5,6,10,13 4
105. Sodium chloride NaCI >3.2% Hot 5,6,15 4,10
106. Sodium hydroxide NaOH Aqueous soln 1,2,4,5,6,10,12 5
107. Sodium silicate Na 2 SiO 3 1 4
108. Sodium sulphate Na 2 SO 4 Aqueous soln 3,5,12 5
109. Starch (C 6 H 10 O 5 ) 1,2,3,5 3
110. Sugar Aqueous soln 3,4,5,10,13 3
111. Vegetable juices 3,5,6,10,15 4
112. Vinegar 3,5,10,11,13,15 7
113. Water boiler feed Not evaporated pH 2,5 1
8 5
114. Water, high make up pH 8 5 1 9
115. Water, low make up Evaporated 5,6 9
116 Water, chlorinated 7 1
117. Water, distilled High purity 3,5,7 9
118. Water, distilled 1,3,7 9
119. Water, fresh Condensate 1,2,3 9
120 White water Paper mills 1,2,3 4
121 Wood pulp Stock 1,2,3 4
122. Zinc sulphate ZnSO 4 Aqueous soln 3,5,11 7
6. Classification
6.1 Classes The p u m p s covered by this standard shall be generally classified into t h e f o l l c w i r g classes
6.1.1 Radial flow pumps P u m p s in w h i c h t h e h e ad is develope d by t h e action of centnfugai force u p o n
liquid w h i c h e n t e r s t h e impeller axially at t h e centre a n d flows radially to t h e periphery ( s e e Fig. 1 7 )
FIG. 17 RADIAL FLOW PUMP
Pumps in this class with single suction impellers usually have a specific speed (nq) (see 3.8) below
300 and with double suction impellers a specific speed below 400.
6 . 1 . 2 Mixed flow pumps P u m p s in w h i c h t h e h e a d is developed partly by t h e action of centrifugal
force a n d partly by axial propulsion as a result of w h i c h t h e fluid entering t h e impeller axially at t h e c e n t r e
is d i s c h a r g e d in an a n g u l a r direction ( s e e Fig. 1 8 ) .
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P u m p s in this class with single suction impellers have usually a specific speed (n q ) 3 0 0 to 6 5 0
a n d with d o u b le suction impellers, a specific spee d from 4 0 0 to 8 5 0 .
6 . 1 . 3 Axial flow pump A p u m p in which t h e head is developed by t h e propelling or lifting action

of t h e v a n e s on t h e liquid which enters t h e impeller axially and d i s c h a r g e s axially ( s e e Fig 1 9 ) .
P u m p s of this t y p e with a single inlet impeller usually have a specific speed g r e a t e r than 9 0 0 .
FIG 18 MIXED FLOW PUMP
FIG. 19 AXIAL FLOW PUMP
6 . 1 . 4 Rotary positive displacement pump, liquid ring type A p u m p in which t h e head Is developed
by running t h e impeller in an eccentric position related to t h e auxiliary liquid w h i c h rotates in concentric
alignment with t h e casing. The liquid is forced in a n d out of t h e impeller cells rather like a piston t h u s
creating pressure or v a c u u m ( s e e Fig. 2 0 ) .
6.1.5 Regenerative pumps, side-channel type A p u m p in which t h e head is developed by

re-circulating t h e liquid through a series of rotating vane s ( s e e Fig. 2 1 A ) . T h e impeller of this t y p e of
p u m p is usually solid, o n e piece disc with v a n e s formed on o n e or b o t h of its sides at t h e periphery
( m e Fig. 2 1 B ) .
P u m p s in this class usually have a specific s p e e d less t h a n 5 0 0 .
6.2 Types T h e p u m p s covered in this standard shall be classified into different t y p e s d e p e n d i n g u p o n
t h e following characteristics.
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Auxiliary Liquid F o r m a t i o n of Liquid Ring F o r m a t i o n of Liquid Ring D u r -

at Rest During O p e r a t i o n with Con- ing O p e r a t i o n w i t h E c c e n t r i c
c e n t r i c Impelle r A r r a n g e m e n t Impeller A r r a n g e m e n t
FIG. 20 ROTARY POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP, LIQUID RING TYPE
FIG. 21A REGENERATING PUMP (SIDE CHANNEL PUMP)
FIG. 21B IMPELLER FOR REGENERATING PUMP
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6.2.1 Number of stages
a) Single stage pumps p u m p s in which the total head is developed by o n e impeller.
b) Multi-stage pumps p u m p s in which t h e total head is developed by more than o n e impeller
6 . 2 . 2 Type of inlet
a) Single suction pumps p u m p s equipped with o n e or more single suction impellers (see Fig 2 2 ) .
b) Double suction pumps p u m p s equipped with o n e or more double suction impellers (see Fig. 2 3 ) .
6 . 2 . 3 Type of casing
a) Hydraulic design
1) Volute pumps p u m p s in which the velocity head is converted into pressure head in the casing
m a d e in t h e form of a spiral or a volute.
2) Diffuser pumps p u m p s equipped with diffuser vanes which convert the velocity head into
pressure head.
b) Mechanical construction
1) Integral casing pumps p u m p s equipped with a casing made in a single piece.
2) Horizontally split casing pumps p u m p s equipped with a casing split on t h e horizontal centre
line.
3) Varticaily split casing pumps p u m p s equipped with a casing split on the vertical centre line.
4) Diagonally split casing pumps p u m p s equipped with a casing split diagonally.
5) Segmented casing pumps pumps equipped with a casing made up of segments. These may
be either of t h e band type for multipurpose pumps or of t h e bowl type for turbine p u m p s .
FIG. 22 SINGLE FIG. 23 DOUBLE

SUCTION IMPELLER SUCTION IMPELLER
7. D i r e c t i o n of R o t a t i o n
7.1 The direction of rotation of p u m p s is designated clockwise or counter-clockwise as observed when
looking at t h e p u m p s shaft from t h e driving end (see Fig 24).
7 . 2 The direction of rotation shall be clearly marked either by incorporating it in t h e casing or by a separate
metal plate arrow securely fitted to t h e casing.
FIG. 24 DIRECTION OF ROTATION
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8. Accessories
8.1 Essential Accessories The following shall constitute t h e essential accessories:

a) Oil level indicator for oil lubricated bearings,
b) Non-reversible ratchet arrangement for vertical turbine p u m p s only,
c) Oil lubricator if t h e p u m p is oil lubricated, and
d) Grease c u p for grease lubricated bearings.
8 . 2 Optional Accessories The following shall constitute t h e optional accessories and shall be supplied
subject to agreement between t h e manufacturer and the purchaser:
a) Flexible coupling or pulleys,
b) pressure a n d vacuu m g a u g e s , with cock,
c) Prelubricating tank,
d) Footvatve with strainer,
e) Reflux valve,
f) Sluice valve,
g) Priming funnel with separate or integral air cock,
h) Test cock,
j) Float switches,
k) Base plate,
m) Tools,
n) Foundation bolts and nuts,
p) Companion flange,
q) A pair of column pipe clamps, and shaft clamps, and
r) Pressure relief valve.
9. Suction Limitations
9.1 Among t h e more important factors affecting t h e operation of a centrifugal p u m p are t h e suction condi-
tions. Abnormally high suction lifts beyond t h e suction rating of t h e p u m p usually c a u s e considerable
reductions in capacity, head and efficiency often leading to serious trouble such as vibration and cavitation.
9.2 Cavitation can be described as t h e condition existing in flowing liquids w h e n the pressure at any point
falls below t h e vapour pressure of the liquid at t h e prevailing temperature. S o m e of t h e liquid flashes into
vapour a n d bubbles of t h e vapour are carried along with t h e liquid. If this h a p p e n s in t h e suction area of
a centrifugal pump or within t h e entrance of t h e impellers, the bubbles are carried into the impeiler a n d
undergo an increase in pressure and, therefore, c o n d e n s e and finally collapse.
9.2.1 Effects of cavitation The effects of cavitation are:

a) d a m a g e to material,
b) cavitation noise,
c) vibration d u e to t h e collapse of the bubble, and
d) deterioration in performance of the p u m p .
10. Factors Affecting Pump Performance
1 0 . 0 The following factors are to be considered from t h e performance point of view of rotodynamic p u m p s
handling various types of liquids:
a) Specific gravity,
b) Viscosity,
c) Temperature,
d) Vapour pressure, and
e) Percentage of solids.
10.1 Effect of Specific Gravity

1 0 . 1 . 1 The p u m p develops t h e s a m e head in metre of liquid i n d e p e n d e n t of specific gravity and, therefore,
t h e pressure in k g / c m 2 is proportional to t h e specific gravity.
1 0 . 1 . 2 The p u m p delivers t h e s a m e quantity by volume i n d e p e n d e nt of specific gravity, but t h e quantity
by weight will be proportional to t h e specific gravity.
1 0 . 1 . 3 The efficiency is unaffected by t h e specific gravity of t h e liquid pumped, but t h e p o w e r absorbed
is in direct proportion to t h e specific gravity.
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1 0 . 1 . 4 The permissiblesuction lift varies with specific gravity. The height of a column of a liquid
corresponding to t h e atmospheric pressure is inversely proportional to t h e specific gravity and t h e suction
lift will vary accordingly.
1 0 . 2 Effects of Viscosity
10.2.1 Viscosity reduces t h e capacity and head.
1 0 . 2 . 2 Viscosity increases t h e p o w e r requirement d u e to disc friction losses involved a n d consequently

lowers t h e efficiency.
1 0 . 2 . 3 Viscosity affects t h e suction lift oft h e p u m p .
1 0 . 2 . 4 Thestandard performancefiguresfora p u m p arewith respectto water. In ordertog e tt h ecorres

ponding performancefigures w h e n handling a liquid of k n o w n viscositys o m ecorrections haveto be applied.
The correction factors given here are to be applied for viscosity values upto 2 4 0 centipoise, as normally t h e
rotodynamic p u m p is notto be r e c o m m e n d e d farliquids with higherviscosities.
1 0 . 2 . 6 The performance of a rotodynamic p u m p w h e n handling viscous liquids may be determined, if its

performance on water is k n o w n . The performance correction chart for viscous liquids is given in Fig. 2 5 .
The chart may also be used as an aid in selecting t h e p u m p s for given applications. The correction curves,
therefore, are not exactforany particularp u m p but areto serve as a g o o d g u i d a n c e in t h e selection ofp u m p s .
The useoft h e performance correction chart and its limitations are explained in detail in 1 4 .
1 0 . 3 Effects of Temperature
10.3.1 Temperature affects specific gravity, and t h e performance curve, irrespective of vapour pressure,
will be affected as enumerated in 1 0 . 1 .
1 0 . 3 . 2 Temperature affects t h e viscosity and t h e performance will be affected as enumerated m 1 0 . 2
1 0 . 3 . 3 From this, it is clearthat it is necessary to k n o w t h e specific gravity and t h e viscosity of the liquid
at t h e pumping temperature.
1 0 . 3 . 4 Temperature affects vapour pressure and h e n c e t h e a m o u n t of NPSHr and NPSHa.
1 0 . 3 . 5 Suction lift is to bereduced for higher altitudes att h e rate of 1 15 m for every 1 0 0 0m a b o v e
mean sea level. The temperature correction should be obtained from steam tables.
1 0 . 4 Effect of Vapour Pressure
10.4.1 The vapour pressure ofany liquid increases with an increase in temperature. Since the NPSHa. to
t h e p u m p ist h e suction head above t h e vapour pressure necessary to prevent cavitation, itfollowsthat with
an increase in temperature of t h e pumpe d liquid, suction head h a s to be increased so as to meet t h e NPSHr
of t h e p u m p to ensure cavitation freeflow.
1 0 . 4 . 2 For NPSH correction of hydrocarbons (see Fig. 2 6 ) .
1 0 . 5 Effect of Total Suction Lift
10.5.1 The effectoftotal suction lifton a rotodynamic p u m p is related to its specific speed. The specific
speed h a s b e e nfound to be veryvaluable criterion in determining t h e permissible maximum total suction lift
or minimum suction head to avoid cavitation for various conditions of capacities, head and speed. For a
given head a n d capacity, a p u m p of low specific speed will operatesafely with a greatertotal suction lift t h a n
o n e of higher specific s p e e d .
1 0 . 6 . 2 Figure 27 gives t h etotal suction lift limits for d o u b l e suction p u m p s of predominantly radial flow
t y p ehaving specifics p e e dfrom 50to5 0 0 rev/mm . Figure 28 gives t h e s a m e forsinglesuction mixedflow
p u m p s of specific speed from 2 0 0 to 8 0 0 rev/min. The p u m p s may be selected within t h e limits s h o w n in
t h e s e curves with reasonable assurance of freedom from cavitation or t h e p u m p s should give t h e best
efficiency pointfora suction lift s h o w n in t h e s e curves.
1 0 . 5 . 3 Fordeterminingt h etotal suction liftfor a single suction radial flow pump, its specific speed should
be multiplied by 2 a n d thent h ecurvesreferred t o .
1 0 . 6 . 4 For d o u b l e suction radial flow p u m p s , t h etotal discharge including both s u c t i o n sshould be taken
into a c c o u n t
Example:
Asinglesuction p u m pwith shaft through eye of impeller h a s a total head of30 m and specific speed
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FIG. 25 PERFORMANCE CORRECTION CHART FOR VISCOUS LIQUIDS
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FIG. 26 NPSH CORRECTION CHART FOR HYDROCARBONS (NOT TO BE USED FOR OTHER LIQUIDS)
FIG. 27 SUCTION LIMIT CURVES FOR SINGLE STAGE, SINGLE AND DOUBLE SUCTION PUMPS
FIG. 28 SUCTION LIMIT CURVES FOR SINGLE SUCTION MIXED FLOW PUMPS
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of 1 3 5 rev/min. What is t h e maximum allowable total suction lift to avoid danger of cavitation?
specific speed = 135 = 192
T h e point of intersection of t h e vertical line ( s e e Fig. 27) from 1 9 2 writh t h e horizontal line from
30 m head, lies on total suction lift line of 6 m.
The total suction lift should not exceed this value.
11. Information to be Supplied by t h e Purchaser
11.1 When enquiring or ordering pumps, t h e user shall furnish t h e following information to t h e supplier:
a) Pump application:
1) Altitude at site.
2) Ambient temperature.
3) If t h e p u m p is to work in parallel or in series with other pumps, detailed sketch of t h e instellation
with performance and other details of other p u m p s should be given.
4) Number of working hours per d a y : .. .. Continuous/Intermittent. If intermittent, h o w
often is the p u m p started or stopped.
b) Liquid handled:
1) Liquid to be p u m p e d ,
Trade name, if any.
2) Chemical composition.
3) W h e t h e r metal contamination is undesirable. If s o , w h a t percentage of element (Fe, Cu, Ni, C o )
is permissible.
4) Nature Acidic/Alkaline/Neutral, pH value.
5) If eny g a s or air is dissolved, details to be given. If paper pulp is to be handled, whether it is
mechanical ground w o o d pulp or chemical pulp to be specified with its consistency.
Maximum Normal Minimum
6) Working t e m p in C
7) Viscosity S S U / c S t
8) Specific gravity
9) Vapour pressure (indicate unit)
10) If any solids are p r e s e n t :
i) Quantity, percent by w e i g h t
ii) S h a p e and size of t h e largest piece in mm
11) Character: Pulpy/Gritty/Hard/Soft.
c) Number of pumps required.
d) Pump operating conditions:
1) Total capacity in litres per second.
2) Capacity of each p u m p in litres per second.
3) Total head (including friction losses) in metres.
4) If t h e total head is not known (refer to t h e figure No. given or attach a figure), t h e n t h e details
of t h e following shall be provided:
i) Static suction lift/positive suction head in metres,
ii) Static delivery head in metres,
iii) If t h e pressure in t h e suction vessel a n d delivery tank are other than atmospheric :
Pressure in t h e suction vessel in kgf/cm 2 .
Pressure in t h e delivery tank in kgf/cm 2 .
Pipe material; Condition: New/Used.
Suction pipe dia (d???) in m m ; Length (???) in metres.
Delivery pipe dia (d 3 ) in m m ; Length (???) in metres.
e) Pipe fittings:
Side Suction Delivery
Item Size No. Size No.
Foot valve
Sluice valve
Non-return valve
Bend
Tee
Elbow
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f) Prime mover details:
1) Do you require a prime m o v e r ? Yes/No.
2) Electric motor drive.
i) Type of diive Direct or indirect through pulley or g e a r , whether m o u n t e d on a c o m m o n
b a s e plate or separately
ii) Type of current a c / d c , P h a s e single/three,
iii) Frequency in H 7
iv) Voltage
v) Rating in kW
vi) Enclosure totally enclosed/drip-proof/flameproof/explosion proof, etc.
3) If other source of power is used, give full details
4) Special features required, if any, should be given
g) Stuffing box seal arrangement required
h) If any other p u m p is already in use, following information to be given.
1) Material of construction
i) Delivery casing
ii) Shaft
iii) Impeller,
iv) Shaft sleeves
v) Gland.
2) Arrangement of stuffing box seal
3) Service life in months,
4) In case of trouble, which parts were affected
5) What was the nature of trouble corrosion/erosion/galvanic action/stray current
11.1.1 Clarification on the above information A few items in the above information will need further
clarification These clarifications are given below with reference numbers as given in the above information
sheet
11.1.1.1 Operating head range [ see 11.1 (a) (3) ] Whenever t w o or more p u m p s are involved,
a curve showing tho system-head, capacity characteristics is necessary to determine t h e operating head
range For operating head range specification, reduction in friction head losses with decreased capacity
resultmg from an increased static head and the reverse with increased capacity resulting from a decreased
static head shall be considered
Size limitations imposed by transaction through the mine shaft are to be studied
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 2 Type of installation It may be horizontal or vertical If vertical in dry or wet pit with en-
closed shaft construction, the centre-line of the suction pipe (if fixed by existmg construction), and t h e
motor supporting floor should be defined with details In case of open shaft construction if the vertical
distance is such that steady bearings may be required for t h e transmission shafting, location of bearing
supporting b e a m s or of floors, if fixed by s o m e local conditions, should be described This, with t h e infor-
mation as to water levels in the suction pump, will permit to select a proper length of transmission shaft
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 3 Nature of liquid [ see 11.1 (b) (4) ] Acidic or alkaline, concentration of the solution, and
impurities present in the liquid to be handled, if any, are to be indicated The last item is of paramount
importance, as experience has s h o w n that presence of various impurities has a marked effect on the relative
resistance to corrosion of various pulp materials
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 4 Size of solids [ s e e 11.1 (b) (10) ] If the s e w a g e is not screened or commutated, it is

desirable that s e w a g e p u m p s that are on straight domestic s e w a g e service be capable of passing 65 mm
solids On storm water or combined domestic and storm water systems, larger solids can be expected.
In such c a s e s it is usual to protect t h e p u m p s by employing trash bars of proper size on t h e suction side. A
p u m p design capable of passing very large solids for t h e capacity involved is not desirable as it often forces
t h e manufacturer to offer larger, more expensive and less efficient p u m p s than if a more reasonable smaller
size solid limitation w a s involved.
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 5 Capacity at average or design head with limitations, if any, at other head [ see 11.1 (d) (2) ].
Unnecessary restrictions of capacities at other than design heads may require special designs with
unnecessary high cost.
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 6 Suction conditions [ s e e 11.1 (d) (4) ] Full information is required on h o w the suction
lift vanes with total head, capacity or number of units in service together with an explanatory sketch.
Methods preferred to prime pump, if there is a suction lift, are to be considered. If necessary, c h a n g e
t h e p u m p location to arrange for operation under s u b m e r g e n ce if suction lift is impracticable or to reduce
positive suction head if sealing stuffing box is impracticable.
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11.1.1.7 Specral considerations for the electric motors [ s e e 11.1 (f) ] Description of special
insulation or enclosure necessary for the electric motors, if any, should be indicated
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 8 Special sealing requirements [ see 11.1 (g) ] Local practice with respect to packing,
sealing methods and effect of dilution by sealing liquids should be taken into account.
1 1 . 1 . 1 . 9 Past experience (see 11.1 (h) ] Past experience with vanous materials or combination
of matenals and liquids handled should be mentioned in many cases, dissimilar matenals of thereservoir
from which the liquid is drawn and of too pump itself set up a galvanic action which may be harmful to
o n e or the other material. thereby requiring propet isolating precautions
12. Informatio n to be Furnished by t h e Supplier
12.1 The following information shall be furnished by the supplier

a) Performance with clear cold fresh water
1) P u m p type
2) Discharge in litres/second
3) Head in metres
4) Suction pipe size in mm dia
5) Delivery pipe size in mm dia
6) Power at shaft in kW
7) Speed m rev/min
b) Performance with the liquid calculated as
1) Discharge in litres/second
2) Head in metres
3) Power at shaft speed in kW corresponding to
i) Pumping temperature in C
ii) Viscosity m cSt
iii) NPSH in metres
iv) Specific gravity
c) Required NPSH in metres
d) Performance curves
e) Matenals of construction of impeller, casing and shaft should be suitably indicated, if required
f) If t h e pumped liquid is gritty:
1) Maximum solid size handling capacity m mm dia
2) Permissible concentration, percent by weight
g) Recommended:
1) Suction pipe size in mm dia
2) Delivery pipe size in mm dia
3) Weight of the pump in kg
4) Any special instructions for installation, operation and maintenance including t h e use of special
tools
h) Sealing arrangement
j) Recommended spares for 2 years' service
k) Prime mover. All information corresponding to the information sought by t h e customer
13. P u m p Test
1 3 . 0 Object Pump tests are made to determine the following :
a) The discharge against a specified head when running at a specified speed under a specified suction
lift or head,
b) The power absorbed by the pump at the p u m p shaft (BP) under the above specified conditions, and
c) Efficiency of the pump under the above specified conditions.
13.1 Sampling Ten percent of a production batch subject to a minimum of ten pumps shall be tested.
However, if the production batch is less than ten then the entire batch shall be tested.
1 3 . 2 Observations During Pump Test During the whole period of t h e pump test, careful observations
shall be m a d e in regard to the following:
a) Undue shock, hammering, vibrations or other mechanical defects;
b) Bearing temperature, which shall not exceed the limits specified by t h e manufacturer,
c) Lubrication of the bearings;
d) Operation of stuffing box and water sealing device;
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e) Operation of the balancing device in multistage pumps, when provided; and
f) Any loss of discharge between the pump and the point of measurement of discharge.
13.3 The performance figures for a pump handling liquid shall be determined from the actual performance
of the pump with the specified liquid where feasible. Under situations where it is not possible to conduct a
test on the pump with the specified liquid, which is usually the case, the standard performance figures for a
pump handlrng liqurd shall be determined from the performance of the figures of the pump with respect to
water. The water during the test shall have a characteristic as given under:
Turbidity, Max 50 ppm (silica scale)
Chlorides, Max 5 0 0 ppm
Total solids, Max 3 000 ppm
pH value 6 . 5 to 8.5
Specific gravity, Max 1.004
Temperature 30C
13.3.1 In the case of vertical turbine pumps, the expected field performance may be obtained by running
a laboratory test of the bowl assembly and then calculating the required performance. A typical laboratory
test arrangement is illustrated in Fig. 29.
13.3.1.1 The order shall specify which of the following tests are required:
a) Laboratory test, and
b) Field test.
FIG. 29 LABORATORY TESTING ARRANGEMENT WITH POWER SUPPLY
13.3.2 The pump or bowl assembly shall be tested over the operating range covering from 25 percent
to +25 percent of the specified head or up to the shut off head if it is less than +25 percent. A minimum of
five readings, approximately equidistant on the characteristic curve including the operating points shall be
taken. When the test is carried out at the specified speed, the actual speed during the test may vary within
5 percent of the specified speed. The following similarity relations shall be used for finding the corres-
ponding discharge, head and power at the specified speed from the actual readings:
a)
b)
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It shall be noted that if t h e actual speed of rotation is within t h e limits given above t h e efficiency at
t h e specified speed shall be taken t h e s a m e as that at t h e actual speed. For large stze pumps, however, t h e
test may be carried out at a speed much lower than the specified speed (see 1 3 . 1 0 and 1 3 . 1 0 . 4 ) .
1 3 . 4 Duration of Test
13.4.1 The duration of test shall be sufficient to obtain accurate and consistent results. To verify t h e
mechanical conditions of t h e pump, it shall be run continuously for not less than 1 hour.
1 3 . 5 Where a specification covers a range of performance, a mmimum of five sets of readings shall be taken
approximately equidistant on t h e characteristic curve.
1 3 . 6 Measurement of Speed The speed shall be measured by a revolution counter or by an accurately

calibrated tachometer, or by means of stroboscopic arrangement.
1 3 . 7 Measurement of Discharge The discharge of the p u m p may be measured by means of volumetric

tank, vee-notch, rectangular weir, standard ventun meter, pitot tube, onfice plate or a water meter. The
method adopted for discharge measurement shall be suitable for the size of t h e pump, its duty and situation.
The p u m p manufacturer shall, if required, give evidence of t h e proper calibration of t h e apparatus used.
13.7.1 Volumetric method The water shall be pumped directly into o n e or more vessels of known or
easily measurable capacity by volume or by weight, the time to fill such vessels carefully noted and t h e
discharge calculated.
N o t e This is the most satisfactory method of measurement for small flows, provided suitable means are available for
quickly switching the full flow into and away from the measuring tank.
13.7.1.1 Limits of accuracy The accuracy of t h e result by this method will depen d on t h e length
of time for which t h e flow is recorded, t h e accuracy of t h e s t o p - w a t ch as well as the method of measuring
the h e i g h t o f water in t h e tank of given cross section. Provided, every precaution is taken and the rise and
fall is not less than 3 0 0 mm, this method will give discharge correct to within 1 percent
13.7.2 Vee-notch
13.7.2.1 The vee-notc h provides a convenient method of measurement for discharges from 120 to
7 2 0 0 litres per minute. For small discharges, that is, from 120 to 2 4 0 0 litres per minute a half-90 vee-
notch is preferred. The half-90 vee-notch has half the area of a 90 vee-notch, t h e distance across t h e
t o p being equal to the vertical depth and t h e sides being symmetrical about the vertical axis. The discharge
of water over a half-90 vee-notc h is half that over a 90 vee-notch with the same head.
1 3 . 7 . 2 . 2 Discharge over a 90 vee-notch shall be computed from o n e of the following equations:
a) If t h e vee-notch is cut in a polished brass plate:

Discharge in litres per minute =
Discharge in litres per secon d =
Discharge in cubic metres per hour =

where H = head over t h e notch in millimetres.
b) If t h e vee-notc h is out in a sheet of commerda l steel plate:
Discharge in litres per minute =
Discharge in litres per second =
Discharge in cubic metres per second =

where H = head over t h e notch in millimetres.
For convenience, discharges computed from t h e above equation s are given in Appendix B.
1 3 . 7 . 2 . 3 For accurate results, the following precautions shall be taken:
a) The thickness of t h e lip of t h e notch shall be 1.5 mm with a bevel of 45 leading downstream, and
with t h e upstream edge perfectly sharp. The face of t h e notch shall be smooth and set vertically at
right angles to t h e channel of approach and t h e sides of t h e notch shall be equally inclined to t h e
vertical. A carefully finished notch made from polished brass plate or from a commercial steel
plate is recommended, but t h e former is to be preferred. Rusting and pitting of t h e notch face may
increase t h e discharge by as much as t w o percent above t h a t c o m p u t e d from the a b o v e formules.
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b) The head shall be measured in t h e c o m e r s of the tlume formed by the notch bulk head if t h e
flume is sufficiently wide, or at the sides of the flume at a distance upstream from the notch,
approximately four times t h e maximum head to be measured. The g a u g e shall preferably be
placed in a separate g a u g e c h a m b e r c o n n e c t e d to the flume by a pipe normal to t h e flume.
c) The depth from t h e apex of the notch to t h e bottom of t h e channel shall be not less than 1 5 0 mm
on the d o w n s t r e a m side, while on t h e upstream side, it shall be not less than 3 0 0 mm for head s
up to 2 3 0 mm or less than 4 5 0 mm for higher h e a d s .
d) The width of the channel of approach shall be not less than 1.2 m for heads up to 2 3 0 mm and
less than 1.8 m for h e a d s up to 4 5 0 mm.
e) There shall be no projecting surfaces whatever, either on t h e notch face or on the channel
side, since these interfere with the smooth flow of the water to the notch
f) Swirling of water m the approach channel shall be prevented by suitably placing baffles
upstream of t h e point at which t h e head is measured.
g) The water level d o w n s t r e a m may be allowecl to rise within 25 mm of t h e apex of t h e notch
without affecting the result, but shall not be allowed to rise a b o v e this level w h e n measurements
are being taken
1 3 . 7 . 2 . 4 Limits of accuracy If every care is taken with the settmg and reading of t h e g a u g e s , with the
construction of the notch and t h e channel of approach, this method will give the discharge correct to within
1.5 percent for h e a d s b e t w e e n 75 and 375 mm.
13.7.3 Rectangular weirs
13.7.3.1 A rectangular weir provides a convement a n d reliable method for t h e measurement of

discharge exceeding 120 litres per minute.
1 3 . 7 . 3 . 2 The rectangular weirs shall be either.

a) ' s u p p r e s s e d' rectangular weirs with no side contractions of t h e stream lines, and with bottom
contraction more or less c o m p l e t e , or
b) 'fully contracted' rectangular weirs with complete bottom and side contractions.
1 3 . 7 . 3 . 3 For accurate results, t h e following precautions shall be taken
a) The upstream face shall be flat and vertical;

b) The upstream crest e d g e shall be sharp and smooth, and the width of the crest shall be 1.5 mm
With a bevel at 45 leading d o w n s t r e a m from t h i s ;
c) The crest shall be level from end to e n d ;
d) The overflowing sheet of water shall t o u c h only the upstream crest face and t h e wetr shall be
so constructed as to ensure t h i s ,
e) The n a p p e shall be properly aerated (see Note 4 under 1 3 . 7 . 4 . 2 ) ,
f) Swirling of the water in t h e a p p r o a c h channel shall be prevented, and the water shall approach
t h e weir with a steady flow over the w h o l e cross-secttonal area of t h e approach channel This
condition may best be obtained by suitably placed baffles, but the distance from the weir to the
nearest baffle shall be at least ten times t h e maximum head to be measured In t h e case of
suppressed walis, the baffles shall take t h e form of screens or perforated p l a t e s , but for fully
contracted weirs the baffles may be solid plates, provided t h e water p a s s e s under t h e baffles
nearest the weir and at a velocity not exceeding 0 15 metre per s e c o n d ,
g) The head shall be measured at a point upstream and at a distance from t h e weir approximately
six times the maximum head to be measured, and at the side of t h e approach c h a n n e l ,
h) The g a u g e should be placed in a separate g a u g e chamber to avoid turbulence effects, and
j) If the weir is m the open and its length e x c e e d s 1 5 m, t w o g a u g e s shall be used, o n e on each
side, and t h e mean head adopted
13.7.4 Suppressed rectangular weirs
13.7.4.1 The width of the approach channel of a suppresse d rectangular w e n shall be equal to the
length of t h e weir crest, and the d o w n s t r e a m channel shall be of the s a m e width for a distance of half a
metre from t h e weir to prevent t h e n a p p e from spreading laterally.
1 3 . 7 . 4 . 2 For s m o o t h sills of careful finish a n d with very sharp upstream e d g e s , the discharge shall be
c o m p u t e d from either of the following equations
a) * Discharge in litres per minute
Discharge in litres per s e c o n d

*These equations are applicable for weirs cut in polished brass plate with carefully prepared sharp upstream edges and
smooth face with adequate provision for ventilating the nappe, the discharge computed by equation mentioned in 13.7.4.2 (a)
would give accurate result's.
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Discharge in cubic metras per hour
where
L = length of weir crest in mm,
H = observed head on t h e weir in mm, a n d
P = height of t h e crest a b o v e t h e approach channel in mm.
b) *Discharge in litres per minute
Discharge in litres per s e c o n d
Discharge in cubic metres per hour
where
L = length of weir crest in mm,
H = observed head on t h e weir m mm, and
d = area of cross-section of approach channel in mm 2 divided by length of weir crest in mm.
N o t e 1 No addition to the observed head shall be made for velocity of approach in using the above equations, as
allowance for such velocity is already included. Full bottom contraction is not essential.
N o t e 2 Sills that are not smoothly finished should not be used for testing purposes but where their use is unavoidable.
limits of accuracy shall be widened.
N o t e 3 The weir crest shall be at a height above the approach channel of not less than 1.5 times the maximum head to
be measured and not more than 1.2 m. It shall be so placed that it is possible to aerate the nappe fully and to prevent down-
stream water level rising higher than 80 mm below the crest.
N o t e 4 Particular attention shall be given to effective aeration of the nappe, failing which the computed discharge will
be much too low, due to the formation of partial vacuum under the nappe. To avoid inaccuracies due to this causa, openings
shall be provided in the side walls close below the crest. The total area of these openings shall be not less than 70 LH cm 2 ,
where
L = length of weir crest in metres, and
H = observed head on weir in metres.
1 3 . 7 . 4 . 3 Limits of accuracy If every care is taken with t h e setting and t h e reading of t h e g a u g e s ,

and with t h e construction of t h e weir and t h e channel of approach, t h e above equations will give t h e
discharge correct to within 1.5 percent for heads b e t w e e n 50 and 7 5 0 mm.
13.7.5 FuHy Contracted Rectangular Weirs
1 3 . 7 . 5 . 1 Neither of t h e sides of t h e channel of approach of a fully contracted rectangular weir shall

be nearer any point of t h e weir crest than four times t h e head, and t h e distance from t h e bottom of
t h e channel to t h e weir crest shall be not less than three times t h e head. The minimum distance in every
direction shall be 3 0 0 mm.
1 3 . 7 . 5 . 2 Neither t h e bed nor t h e sides of t h e channel d o w n s t r e a m from t h e weir shall be nearer t h e

weir t h a n 1 5 0 mm. The downstream water level shall not be allowed to rise higher than 80 mm below t h e
weir crest.
1 3 . 7 . 5 . 3 These conditions are necessary to ensure t h a t :
a) every drop of water passing over t h e weir a s s u m e s that direction which it would take, if poured
out of a pool of infinite d i m e n s i o n s ;
b) t h e water may be spread freely sideways after leaving t h e w e i r ; and
c) t h e r e m a y b e a s p a c e i m m e d i a t e l y u n d e r t h e n a p p e o r falling water in direct communication
with the atmosphere.
*These equations are applicable for weirs cut in commercial steel plates, where the above conditions, namely, the sharp
upstream edges and smooth face, are not obtained, the discharge computed by the equation mentioned in 13.7.4.2 (b) would
give correct results.
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1 3 . 7 . 5 . 4 For rectangular weirs of any length from 3 0 0 mm u p w a r d s having c o m p t e t e contraction s a n d

furnished with carefully finished sills having a very sharp upstream e d g e , t h e discharge shall be c o m p u t e d
from t h e following e q u a t i o n s :
a) Discharge in litres per minute =
b) Discharge in litres per s e c o n d =
c) Discharge in cubic metres per hour =

where
L = length of weir in mm, and
H = observed head on t h e weir in mm.
These equations may be used for h e a d s from 80 to 6 0 0 mm provided that is greater than 2.
Note Sills that are not smoothly finished should not be used for testing purposes and where their use is unavoidable,
the limits of accuracy shall be widened.
1 3 . 7 . 5 . 6 Limits of accuracy If every care is taken in setting a n d reading of t h e g a u g e s , a n d in t h e

construction of t h e weir a n d t h e channel of approach, and provided t h a t t h e head on t h e weir is not less
than 80 mm, t h e above equations will give t h e discharge correct to within 2 percent.
1 3 . 7 . 6 Other Methods Other methods of measurement with water-meter, pitch tube, flow, nozzle
and ventun meter may also be used, provided t h e apparatus has b e e n carefully calibrated against a v e e -
notch or rectangular weir.
13.8 Measurement of Head
13.8.1 In the laboratory test, t h e head is created artificially by throttling t h e sluice valve placed beyond
t h e delivery flange of p u m p at least six times t h e diameter downstream of t h e pressure g a u g e connection.
1 3 . 8 . 2 The standard method of measuring head shall be to employ a water column g a u g e glass giving a
direct or surface elevation. Where this c a n n o t be used, indirect m e t h o d s may be employed, such as t h e u s e
of mercury or other fluid g a u g e or a Bourdon t u b e g a u g e .
1 3 . 8 . 3 It is r e c o m m e n d ed that water or mercury manometers be used in preference to Bourdon t y p e

g a u g e s w h e n t h e head to be measured is 7.5 m or less.
1 3 . 8 . 4 Precautions and Connections for the Gauges
13.8.4.1 For suction g a u g e reading a manometer or a pressure v a c u u m g a u g e shall be attached near

t h e suction flange to a piece of straight pipe interposed b e t w e e n t h e p u m p suction flange and valve or b e n d
at t h e centre cf the pipe in t h e honzontal plane. The length of this straight pipe shall be not less than
four times the diameter of the pipe subject to a maximum of 1.5 m and a minimum of 3 0 0 mm (the reason
is that, since the flow is shifted toward t h e outer periphery of a bend, t h e resulting higher velocity there
would indicate lower pressure)
1 3 . 8 . 4 . 2 For delivery gauge, Bourdon type pressure g a u g e / m a n o m e t e r shall be attached to t h e centre

of a straight ??? pipe c o n n e c t e d directly to t h e delivery flange. The nominal diameter of t h e straight
pipe shall be equal to t h e delivery size of t h e p u m p s . The length of t h e straight parallel pipe shall be not
less than four times the diameter of the pipe subject to a maximum of 1.5 m and a minimum of 3 0 0 mm.
1 3 . 8 . 4 . 3 When water column s are used, care shall be taken to avoid errors d u e to t h e difference b e t w e e n
t h e temperature of t h e water in the g a u g e connection and that of a w a t e r in t h e p u m p by frequently draining
t h e connection or determining t h e necessary correction.
1 3 . 8 . 4 . 4 When Bourdon type g a u g e s are used, they shall be of suitable r a n g e for t h e h e a d s to be

measured (the g a u g e range should be a b o u t twice t h e maximum head to be m e a s u r e d ). it is recommended
t h a t t h e drain cocks be placed immediately below t h e g a u g e s and that frequent tests be m a d e to determine
w h e t h e r pipe c o n n e c t i o n s of t h e g a u g e are filled with water. With this form of g a u g e , care shall be taken to
eliminate any leaks in t h e connectin g pipes, and to avoid t h e trapping of air in t h e connectin g pipe or hose.
1 3 . 8 . 4 . 5 The g a u g e s shall be calibrated prior t o / o r after t h e test and w h e n calibrated and used, shall
be in an upright position. On no a c c o u n t shall any Bourdon type g a u g e be fixed so t h a t any strain is placed
on its case, as its readings may thereby be seriously affected.
1 3 . 8 . 4 . 6 The end of t h e connecting t u b e or pipe shall be flush with t h e inside of t h e conduit in w h i c h

the pressure is to be measured a n d shall have its axis at right angles to t h e direction of flow.
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1 3 . 8 . 5 Limitsofaccuracy With the above precautions, and providedt h e head to be measured Isr e a s o n
ably steady, an accuracy with 1 percent may be expected.
1 3 . 9 Measurement of Power Input
13.9.1 The measurements of power input fall into t w o general classes :
a) Sonne measurements are those which themselves determine the actual power or torque delivered
to t h e p u m p and are, therefore, made entirely during the test, using s o m e form of transmission
dynamometer.
b) Other measurements are t h o s e which involve measurement, during the pump test, of power input
to the driving element, and t h e previous or subsequent determination of t h e relation of t h e power
Inputto t h e power output of this driving element under identical conditions of t h e p u m p test, thus
deriving t h e efficiency oft h e driving element.
1 3 . 9 . 2 Corrections and allowances Power delivered to the p u m p shaft w h e n directly c o n n e c t e d

shall be the power output of the driving element When not directly connected, corrections shall be mede
for t h e losses b e t w e e n the driving element and the pump. In the case of flat belt and Vbelt drives, the
allowances for belt losses may be taken as 6 and 3 percent respectively.
1 3 . 1 0 Large Pump Test
13.10.1 On all p u m p s or bowl assemblies where the power is not in excess of75kW, t h e actual pump
shall be tested in t h e manufacturer's laboratory.
1 3 . 1 0 . 2 Ifthe powerexceeds 75 kW, it shall be permissible forthe manufacturerto test only the number
of stages of the unit which c o m e within the power requirements. If a test is made on a limited number
of stages, no increase m efficiency shall be allowed for an increased number of stages w h e n predicting the
final performance of t h e complete bowl assembly. The head and power shall be increased in direct p r o
portion to the number of stages in t h e final assembly, compared with the number of stages used in t h e
laboratory lest.
1 3 . 1 0 . 3 When t h e size of the bowl exceeds 400 mm outside diameter, a laboratory test on model pump,
h o m o l o g o u s with t h e actual unit, may be used as a basis for t h e determination of the performance of t h e
actual unit.
13.10.3.1 In general, when contract guarantees are to be based on mode) tests, the contract should
specify model performance rather than inferred actual unit performance. In the absence of this provision,
allowance for t h e scale effect, if any, shall be agreed upon in writing by t h e representatives of both parties
prior to finalization of order.
1 3 . 1 0 . 4 Test offail sizedpump at reduced speeds On all p u m p s or bowl assemblies (which have an
outside diameter exceeding 4 0 0 mm) which require more than 75 kW, it shall be permissible to test t h e
actual p u m p or bowl assembly at a speed tower than the specified speed. The reduced speed tests are in
general closely representative of tests at full speed. In tests at reduced speed, the relative power Joss in
bearing and stuffing box friction may be increased, an effect which may be appreciable in small pumps.
The hydraulic friction losses may be relatively increased when t h e Reynolds numberfor t h e water passages
is reduced, an effect which may be appreciable in small p u m p s of low specific speed. Therefore, these
factors shall be considered in determining an acceptable reduced test speed.
In order to maintain t h e hydraulic similarity, t h e similarity relations given rn 13.3.2 shall be used for
head a n d discharge to calculatethese quantities at the specified speed from the actual measured head and
discharge. The efficiency at the specified speed shall be calculated by using the relationship given b e l o w :
where
1 = efficiency at actual test speed,
B = efficiency at specified speed,
N B = specified speed,
N 2 = actual test speed, and
n = exponent established by test data, t h e value of t h e exponent is 0.17.
1 3 . 1 0 . 5 All large bowl assemblyfull s p e e dtests or model tests shall be conducted in a manner thatt h e
s u b m e r g e n c e would be that specified by the manufacturer.
13.11 Hydrostatic Tests A standard hydrostatic test on t h e p u m p or bowl assembly shall be m a d e at

oneandahalf times t h e maximum discharge pressure.
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14. D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f P u m p P e r f o r m a n c e w h e n H a n d l i n g V i s c o u s Liquids
1 4 . 0 Figure 25 provides m e a n s of determining t h e performance of a rotodynamic p u m p handling a viscous

liquid w h e n its performance on water is k n o w n . It may also be used as an aid in selecting a p u m p for a
given application.
14.1 Limitations on t h e u s e of performance correction chart for viscous liquid ( s e e Fig. 2 5 ) :
a) u s e only for p u m p s of conventional hydraulic design, in t h e normal operating range, with o p e n or

closed impellers. Do not u s e for mixed-flow or axial-flow p u m p s or for p u m p s of special hydraulic
design for either viscous or non-uniform liquids;
b) u s e only w h e r e a d e q u a t e NPSH is available in order to avoid t h e effect of cavitation; a n d
c) u s e only on Newtonian (uniform) liquids. Gels, slurnes, paper stock and other non-uniform liquids
may p r o d u c e widely varying results, d e p e n d i n g on t h e particular characteristics of t h e liquids.
1 4 . 2 Symbol s a n d definitions are used in t h e determination of p u m p preformance w h e n handling viscous
liquids.
T h e s e symbols a n d definitions a r e :
Ovis = viscous capacity, m 3 /h (the capacity w h e n pumping a viscous liquid);

Hvis = viscous head, metres (the total head w h e n pumping a viscous liquid);
Evis = viscous efficiency, percent (the efficiency w h e n pumping a viscous liquid);
Pvis = viscous p o w e r (the p o w e r required by t h e p u m p for t h e viscous c o n d i t i o n ) ;
Qw = w a t e r capacity, m 3 / h (the capacity w h e n pumping w a t e r ) ;
HW = w a t e r head, metres (the total head w h e n pumping w a t e r ) ;
Ew = w a t e r efficiency, percent (the efficiency w h e n pumping w a t e r ) ;
sp gr = specific gravity;
KQ = capacity correction factor;
KH = head correction factor;
KE = efficiency correction factor; a n d
QN = w a t e r capacity at w h i c h maximum efficiency is obtained.
1 4 . 3 The following are t h e equations used for determining t h e viscous performance when water
performance of t h e p u m p is k n o w n :
a) Qvis = KQ Qw
b) Hvis = KH Hw
C) E v i s = KE Ew
d) P vis =
K Q , KH. a n d K E are determined from Fig. 25 based on t h e w a t e r performance.
The following e q u a t i o n s are used for approximating t h e water performance w h e n t h e desired

viscous capacity a n d head are given a n d t h e values of CQ, a n d C H shall be estimated from Fig. 25 using
Q V I S and H v i s as:
Qw (approx) =
Hw (approx) =
1 4 . 4 Instructions for preliminary selection of a p u m p for a given head capacity and viscosity conditions
a r e a s follows:
a) Given t h e desired capacity a n d head of t h e viscous liquid to be p u m p e d , t h e viscosity and specific

gravity at t h e p u m p i ng temperature chart (Fig. 2 5 ) may be used to find approximate equivalent
capacity a n d head w h e n p u m p i ng water.
b) Enter t h e chart (Fig. 2 5 ) at t h e bottom with t h e desired viscous capacity (Q v i s ) and proceed
u p w a r d to t h e desired viscous head (H V I S ) in metres of liquid. For multistage p u m p s , u s e head
per s t a g e . Proceed horizontally (either left or right) to t h e fluid viscosity, and then go upward
to t h e correction curves. Divide t h e viscous capacity ( Q v i s ) by capacity correction factor ( K Q )
to g e t t h e approximate equivalent w a t e r capacity (Q w a p p r o x ) . Divide t h e viscous head (H v i s )
by t h e head correction factor (K H ) from t h e curve marked ' 1 . 0 QN' to g e t t h e approximate
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equivalent w a t e r head (H w approx). Using this n e w equivalent water head capacity point
select a p u m p in t h e usual manner. The viscous efficiency and t h e viscous brake horsepower may
then be calculated.
c) This procedure is approximate as t h e scales for capacity and head on t h e lower half of Fig. 25
are based on t h e water performance. However, the procedure h a s sufficient accuracy for m o s t
p u m p selection purposes.
1 4 . 5 Instructions for determining p u m p performance on a viscous liquid w h e n performance on water

is k n o w n are as follows:
a) Given t h e complete performance characteristics of a p u m p handling water, determine t h e per-

formance w h e n pumping a liquid of a specified viscosity.
b) From t h e efficiency curve, locate t h e water capacity ( 1 0 QN) at which maximum efficiency
is obtained. From this capacity, determine the capacities ( 0 . 6 QN), (0.8 QN) and ( 1 . 2 QN).
Enter t h e chart at t h e bottom with t h e capacity at best efficiency (1.0 QN), go upward to t h e
head developed in o n e stage (H w ) at this capacity then horizontally (either left or right) to t h e
desired viscosity, and then proceed upward to the various correction curves. Read t h e values
of K E a n d K C a n d of K H for all four capacities. Multiply e a c h head by its corresponding head
correction factor to obtain t h e corrected heads. Multiply each efficiency value by K E to obtain
t h e corrected efficiency values which apply at the corresponding corrected capacities.
c) Plot corrected head and corrected efficiency against corrected capacity, drawing smooth curves
through these points. The head at shut-off can be taken as approximately t h e s a m e as that for
water.
d) Calculate t h e viscous brake horsepower (bhp v i a ) from t h e formula given above.
e) Plot these points a n d draw a smooth curve through them which should be similar to an approxi-
mately parallel to t h e brake horsepower (bhp) curve for water.
Example:
Given t h e performance of a p u m p (Frg. 30) obtained by test on water, plot t h e performance of
this p u m p w h e n handling oil with a specific gravity of 0.90 and a viscosity of 2 1 0 cSt at pumping
temperature.
On t h e performance curve (Fig. 27) locate t h e best efficiency point which determines Q N . In
this case, it is 47 l/s. Tabulate capacity, head and efficiency for (0.6 7 5 0 ) , ( 0 . 8 750) a n d
(1.2 750).
Using 47 l/s, 30 metres head and 2 1 0 cSt, enter the chart and determine t h e correction factors.
These are tabulated in Sample Performance Chart. Multiply each value of head, capacity a n d
efficiency by its correction factor to get t h e corrected values. Using t h e corrected values and t h e
specific gravity, calculate brake horsepower
15. Guarantees
15.1 Guarantee of Workmanship and Material The p u m p s shall be guaranteed by t h e manufacturer

against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of at least o n e
year from t h e d a t e of d e s p a t c h.
1 5 . 2 Guarantee of Performance The supplier shall indicate t h e working range of t h e p u m p and t h e

efficiency of t h e p u m p shall be guaranteed at a specified point of rating only and shall not be guaranteed
to cover t h e performance of t h e pump under conditions varying therefrom nor for a sustained performance
for any period of time. If the purchaser so desires, the manufacturer shall guarantee t h e non-overload
of t h e prime mover for variations in the head in t h e working range. In t h e case of p u m p s w h e r e a c c e p t a n c e
t e s t s c a n n o t be c o n d u c t e d on t h e liquid for which t h e p u m p is designed, t h e manufacturer shall indicate
t h e liquid performance of t h e p u m p based on t h e results of t h e tests c o n d u c t e d by him on t h e p u m p with
water as indicated under 13 and interpolated as explained under 1 4 . However, in these cases, t h e m a n u -
facturer shall g u a r a n t ee for t h e performance of t h e p u m p with w a t e r for t h e specified range.
16. Tolerances
16.1 In all commercial a c c e p t a n c e t e s t s of p u m p s , a certain tolerance shall be allowed to t h e manufacturer
on his g u a r a n t ee to cover inaccuracies of t h e equations for discharge, errors of observation a n d unavoidable
minor inaccuracies of t h e instruments employed.
1 6 . 2 A tolerance of 2 . 5 percent shall be permissible on t h e discharge. However, for small discharges

up to 9 0 0 litres per minute, a tolerance of + 2 . 5 percent or + 2 4 litres per minute, whichever is higher, is
allowed, while t h e negative tolerance of 2.5 percent is maintained.
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FIG. 30 SIMPLE PERFORMANCE CHART
1 6 . 3 The p u m p efficiency shall be not less than t h e specified value by more than 2.5 percent. This
tolerance may be raised to 5 percent in c a s e t h e prime mover d o e s not get overloaded.
17. General Requirements
17.1 Performance T h e specified range shall lie on t h e stable portion of t h e head characteristic curve.
This is applicable in c a s e of parallel operations of p u m p s only.
1 7 . 2 Suction and Delivery Ends The size of t h e suction end of a d o u b l e suction p u m p should pre-
ferably be o n e size larger t h a n t h a t of t h e delivery. This is to offset t h e increased loss in t h e suction.
Typical practices of pipes used a r e ;
8 5 / 6 5 , 1 0 0 / 7 5 , 1 2 5 / 1 0 0 , 1 5 0 / 1 2 5 , 2 0 0 / 1 5 0 a n d 2 5 0 / 2 0 0 mm, etc.
17.2.1 For a high pressure p u m p , a reflux valve shall be c o n n e c t e d on t h e delivery side.
1 7 . 3 Fluid Passages All t h e liquid p a s s a g e s in t h e casing a n d t h e impeller which are inaccessible to

machining shall be finished to smooth surfaces as far as possible.
1 7 . 4 Draining Plugrs Tapped drain holes with plugs shall be provided for draining t h e fluid t h a t may
drip from t h e sealing arrangement. The sealing arrangement shall be sufficiently d e e p to provide for
sufficient quantity of packing to prevent leakage of air.
1 7 . 6 Lantern Ring In case, w h e r e a lantern ring is used in a stuffing box, it shall be s a n d w i c h e d b e t w e e n

r o w s of packings and shall be easily removable.
1 7 . 6 C a s i ng C a s i n g shall b e o f r o b u s t c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t e s t e d t o w i t h s t a n d a hydrostatic t e s t
p r e s s u r e o f 1 . 5 t i m e s t h e maximum d i s c h a r g e p r e s s u r e .
1 7 . 7 Impeller The impeller shall be properly balanced alongwith any other unmachined rotating parte
o n p r o p e r balancing equipment s o a s n o t t o c a u s e any v i b r a t i o n .
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1 7 . 8 Shaft The shaft shall be finished to close tolerances at the impeller coupling, pulley and bearing
diameters. The impeller, pulley and shaft sleeves shall be firmly secured to t h e shaft by keys or nuts or
both.
1 7 . 9 Shaft Couplings Shaft couplings, w h e r e provided, shall be properly aligned and firmly secured
to the shaft by keys or nuts or both
1 7 . 1 0 Bearings The bearings may be ball, roller or sleeve bearings. In the latter case, s o m e sort of
t h r u s t bearings are necessary. If sleeve bearings are used, they are to be machined for close running fit.
The bearings shall be so designed as to take up t h e necessary radial load as well as the net hydraulic axial
thrust. Bearings shall be lubricated properly
1 7 . 1 0 . 1 The bearings should be designed for a minimum life of 20 0 0 0 hours or 40 0 0 0 hours as re-
quired The bearing housings shall be designed in such a manner that no liquid being p u m p ed should
enter t h e housing
1 7 . 1 0 . 2 Where there is a possibility of fluid entenng the bearings, the p u m p shall be provided with
suitable preventive arrangements, for example, deflectors.
17.11 Stuffing Boxes The stuffing boxes shall be extra d e e p and provided with a cooling w a t e r jacket
if so required. In addition, provision for tapping off the leakage liquid shall also be made. The packing
materials employed shall be suitable for withstanding t h e special conditions such as temperature, corrosion
d u e to t h e fluid being handled, etc. Wherever possible, suitable mechanical seals may be used.
1 7 . 1 2 Base Plates The base plate which a c c o m m o d a t e s t h e p u m p or the p u m p and t h e prime mover,
w h e n provided, shall be rigid and stable so that alignment is not affected under normal working conditions.
1 7 . 1 3 Prime Mover The p n m e mover shall be of such a capacity as to provide, under working site
conditions, a power which is more than the maximum power required by t h e p u m p at a n y point in t h e
specified range. Should a specific margin be required by t h e customer in t h e powe r of t h e prime mover,
he should so advise t h e manufacturer for obtaining the proper recommendations.
1 7 . 1 4 Name Plate Every p u m p shall have a name plate indicating.
a) n a m e and a d d r e ss of t h e p u m p manufacturer;
b) type, size, and serial number of t h e p u m p ; and
c) s p e e d , total head, capacity and corresponding p u m p input for t h e dut y point.
17.14.1 For corrosive liquids the material of the name plate shall be suitable to withstand t h e corrosive
atmosphere.
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APPENDIX A
(Note under Clause 2.5)
ALIGNMENT CHART FOR VISCOSITY CONVERSION
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A P P E N D I X B
(Clause 13.7.2.2)
DISCHARGE TABLES
B - 1 . D i s c h a r g e of W a t e r Over a 90 V e e - N o t c h Cut in P o l i s h e d Brass Plate
B-1.1 Discharge Rate Formulae
b) Discharge in litres per s e c o n d =
c) Discharge in cubic metres per hour =
B - 1 . 2 For convenienc e of reference, discharges computed from above equations are given in Table 8.
TABLE 8 DISCHARGES OF WATER OVER A 90 VEE-NOTCH CUT IN POLISHED BRASS PLATE

H Litres/Minute Litres/Second Cubic H Litres/Minute Litras/Second Cubic
mm Metres/hour mm Metres/hour
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)
75 130 15 2 169 7 81 230 2 095 92 34 9 32 125 75
80 1 5 2 74 2 546 9 16 235 2 210 70 36 845 132 64
85 177 52 2 959 10 6 5 240 2 329 02 38 817 139 75
90 204 55 3 409 12 2 7 245 2 451 4 8 40 858 147 09
95 233 90 3 898 14 0 3 250 2 577 36 42 956 154 64
100 265 63 4 427 15 94 255 2 707 08 45 118 162 4 2
105 299 80 4 997 17 9 9 260 2 840 58 47 343 170 43
110 336 46 5 608 20 19 265 2 9 7 8 10 49 635 178 69
115 3 7 5 68 6 261 22 54 270 3 119 22 51 9 8 7 187 15
120 417 50 6 956 25 05 275 3 264 48 54 408 195 37
125 461 98 7 698 27 7 2 280 3 413 82 56 897 204 83
130 5 0 9 16 8 486 30 5 5 285 3 566 82 59.447 2 1 4 01
135 5 5 9 12 9 319 33 5 5 290 3 724 20 62 070 223 45
140 61 1 88 10 198 3 6 71 295 3 885 36 64 756 2 3 3 12
145 667 56 11 1 2 6 40 05 300 4 050 78 67 513 243 05
150 726 06 12 1 0 1 43 56 305 4 220 28 70 338 253 22
155 787 62 13127 47 26 310 4 393 92 7 3 232 263 63
160 852 12 14 2 0 2 51 1 3 315 4 571 8 8 76 198 2 7 4 31
165 919 68 15 3 2 8 55 18 320 4 753 92 79 232 285 23
990 35 16 5 0 6 59 42 325 4 9 4 0 16 82 336 2 9 6 41

170
1 064 22 17 7 3 7 63 85 330 5 130 72 85 512 307 34

175
1 141 2 0 19 020 68 47 335 5 325 72 88 762 319 54

180
20 357 73 2 8 340 5 525 22 92 087 331 52
185 1 221 42
1 304 88 21 7 4 8 78 29 345 5 728 92 95 482 343 73

190
1 391 70 23 t95 83 50 350 5 937 00 98 950 356.22

195
24 699 88 92 35S 6 150 00 102 50 368 98
200 1 461 94
26 259 94 53 360 6 366 60 1 0 6 11 381 9 9

205 1 575 54
1 672 62 27 877 100 36 365 6 588 00 109 30 395 28

210
2 9 551 106 3 9 370 6 814 20 113 57 408 86
215 1 773 06
31 2 8 4 112 62 375 7 044 60 1 1 7 41 422 69

220 1 877 04
33 073 119 0 8 380 7 279 80 121-33 436 80

225 1 984 68
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B-2. D i s c h a r g e o f W a t e r Ove r a 9 0 V e e - N o t c h C u t i n C o m m e r c i a l S t e e l P l a t e
B-2.1 Discharge Rate Formulae
b) Discharge in litres per second =
c) Discharge in cubic metres per hour =-
B - 2 . 2 For c o n v e n i e n ce of reference, discharges c o m p u t e d from t h e a b o v e equations are given in Table 9.
TABLE 9 DISCHARGES OF WATER OVER A 90-VEE-NOTCH CUT IN COMMERCIAL STEEL PLATE
H Litres/Minute L i t r e s / S e c o n d Cubic H Litres/Minute Litres/Second Cubic

mm Metres/hour mm Metres/hour
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)
75 134.12 2 235 8 05 230 2 135 82 35 597 128 15

80 157.30 2 621 9 44 235 2 252 34 37.539 135.14
85 182.71 3 045 10 96 240 2 372 52 39.542 142 35
90 210 41 3 507 12 62 245 2 496 54 41 609 149 79
95 2 4 0 47 4 008 14 43 250 2 624 22 43 737 157 45
100 272 95 4 549 16 38 255 2 755 74 45 929 165 34
105 307 91 5 132 18 48 260 2 891.16 48.186 173.46
110 345 4 0 5 757 20 72 265 3 030 54 50 509 181 83
115 385 50 6 425 23 13 270 3 173 58 52 893 190 41
120 428.21 7 137 25 68 275 3 320 76 55 346 199 25
125 473.65 7 894 28 42 280 3 472 02 57 867 208 32
130 521 82 8 697 31 31 285 3 626 94 60 449 217 61
135 572 81 9 547 34 37 290 3 786 36 63 106 227 18
140 626 64 10 444 37.60 295 3 949 62 65.827 236 97
145 6 8 3 40 11 390 41 00 300 4 117 02 68 617 247 02
150 743.10 12.365 44 58 305 4 288 62 71 477 257 31
156 805 74 13 4 2 9 48 35 310 4 464 30 74 405 267 66
160 871 50 14 525 52 29 315 4 644 30 77 405 278 66
165 940 32 15 672 56 42 320 4 828 50 80 475 289 70
170 1 012 56 16 871 60 74 325 5 016 84 83 614 301 01
175 1 087 44 18 124 65 25 330 5 209 68 86 828 312 58
180 1 165 80 19 430 69 94 335 5 406 84 90 114 324 41
185 1 247 40 20 790 74 84 340 5 608 56 93 476 336 51
190 1 332 30 22 205 79 84 345 5 814 48 96 908 348 87
195 1 4 2 0 56 23 676 85 23 350 6 024 60 100 41 361 48
200 1 512.30 25.205 90 74 355 6 239 40 103 99 374 37
205 1 607 4 0 26 790 96 44 360 6 459 00 107.65 387 53
210 1 705 98 28 4 3 3 102 30 365 6 682 80 111 38 400 96
215 1 80810 30 135 108 48 370 6 910 80 116.18 414 66
220 1 9 1 3 70 31 895 114 82 375 7 114 20 119 07 428 64
225 2 022 90 33 715 121 37 380 7 381 80 123 03 442 89
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This standard w a s originally issued in 1 9 6 8 . The first revision incorporates certain c h a n g e s in

respect of t h e terminology a n d p u m p tests.
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IS 5120 (1977): Technical requirements for rotodynamic

NOTE 1 - The maximum p r e s s u r e e x p e r i e n c e d by

( Pige 4 1 , clause 13.10.4, formula ) Substitute

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2.1 Volume The standard units for volume shall be:

a) litres per minute,

N o t e For i n t e r c o n v e r s i o n of v a r i o u s units to o n e a n o t h e r , see A p p e n d i x A.

hv = Velocity head in metres.

Adopted 28 January 1977 February 1981, BIS Gr 14

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

NPSHa = hsa hvpa

= (ha hga Zs + ) hvpa

N P S H r shall be at least equal to or greater than NPSHr.

3 . 1 2 Pump Output (LP) The liquid power delivered by t h e p u m p expressed in kilowatts.

3 . 1 3 Pump Efficiency (p) The ratio of the p u m p output to t h e p u m p input. Thus,

o percent = ??? 100

TABLE 1 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL P U M P S

1. Air v e n t A valve for r e m o v i n g air d u r i n g priming o p e r a t i o n .

FIG. 3 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF END SUCTION PUMP PARTS

FIG. 4 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF DOUBLE SUCTION PUMP PARTS

FIG 6 MONOSET PUMP PARTS

TABLE 1 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Contd

Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n and F u n c t i o n of Parts

22. Diffuser A c o m p o n e n t a d j a c e n t t o t h e impeller d i s c h a r g e w h i c h h a s multipl e p a s s a g e s o f

TABLE 2 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN VERTICAL TURBINE P U M P S

FIG. 7 FORCED WATER- FIG. 8 OIL-LUBRICATED FIG. 9 BOWL ASSEMBLY WITH

TABLE 2 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS Contd

TABLE 3 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN FORCED WATER-

1. Air c o c k To r e m o v e air from shaft e n c l o s i n g t u b e

TABLE 3 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN FORCED WATER-

FIG. 10 NOMENCLATURE FOR VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS

FIG. 11 NOMENCLATURE FOR VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS

FIG. 12 NOMENCLATURE FOR VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS

FIG. 13 NOMENCLATURE FOR VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS

TABLE 4 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN- VERTICAL VOLUTE P U M P S

1. Bearing bus h A part i n c o r p o t a t e d in t he p u m p b r a c k e t a n d a c t s as a bearing for t h e p u m p shaft.

TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL

Part N a m e of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n a n d F u n c t i o n o f P a r t s

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FIG. 14 TYPICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE VERTICAL VOLUTE PUMP

FIG. 15 DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY-PIT NON-CLOG VERTICAL

Part N a m e of Part Brief Description and Function of Parts

9. High ring base A part functioning as a base for the motor.

TABLE 6 NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS COMMONLY USED IN DRY SELF-PRIMING

(Clauses 4 0 and 4.5, and Fig 16)

Part Name of Part Brief D e s c r i p t i o n and Function of Parts

1. Bearing cover A protective cover for the bearing.

FIG. 16 NOMENCLATURE FOR DRY SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

Selection Material of Construction Relevant Specification

1. Bronze fitted* Grade V of IS : 3 1 8 - 1 9 6 2 'Specification for leaded tin

TABLE 7 RECOMMENDED MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND STUFFING BOX PACKING

SI Fluid Formula Condition of Material Packing

1. Acetaldehyde CH1CHO Cold 1 7

17. Alcohols 1,3,5 10

19. Ammonia aqua NH4OH 2,12 5

22. Ammonium phosphate, dibasic (NH4)2HPO4 A q u e o u s soln 1,2,5,6,11,13 3,5

23. Ammonium sulphate (NH4)2SO4 A q u e o u s soln 2,4,5,11 5

24. Asphalts 1,5 7

25. B a r i u m nitrat e Ba(NO3)2 A q u e o u s soln 2,5,6,11

26. Beer 3,5 4

27. Beet juice 3,5 4